Supplier Quality Electrical Engineer

Job ID: SRJ_7017Posted: Location: Austin, TX; Santa Clara, CA; Phoenix, AZEmployment Type: Full TimeClient: TechMContact: Meghana GorusuCompany: SRI Tech SolutionsJob Title: Supplier Quality Electrical EngineerLocations: Austin, TX, Santa Clara, CA and Phoenix, AZDuration: FulltimeKey ResponsibilitiesDrive systemic supplier performance improvement plans and projects for reducing quality defects and improving supplier’s capability.Drive SPC compliance and improvement projects to reduce out of control conditions.Conduct process and part audits at supplier sites – part to print verification, quality management system review, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.Become substantively involved in New Product reviews to improve producibility and manufacturability in the product development phase. Participate in and drive technical sourcing decisions based on supplier capability and product attributes.Train and develop suppliers to comply with Applied’s quality methodologies – 8D, responding to non-conformances, change management controls, failure analysis.Proliferate key learnings and BKMs into the supply base.Prepare and present executive summaries on supplier capabilities, customer and factory escalations.The preferred candidate will have extensive experience in the following:Direct manufacturing and industry experience in electrical assemblies, electrical components, cables, harnesses, PCBs and complex test fixtures.  Design for manufacturability knowledgeFinishing processes such as detailing, painting, coating, plating, and cleaning.Well versed in quality management systems and methodologies.Value Stream Mapping experienceCreative problem-solving skillsManufacturing/machining process development and qualificationProgram/project managementSound knowledge of GD&T and Engineering Drawing Interpretation3D modeling knowledgePFMEA knowledge and experienceKnowledge of metrology and measuring equipmentUnderstanding the broad scope of a factory’s methods and processes: material control, inspection/QC, cleaning, 5S, tool crib, tool life management, detailing, packaging.Excellent written and verbal communicationStrong team playerSRI Tech Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship status or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria.