Senior Supplier Quality Engineer at Samtec, Inc. – New Albany, Indiana

Samtec, Inc.
Position Title: Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Description

Job Summary

The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (sSQE) investigates component quality problems caused by external suppliers. This role includes testing, process verification, and engineering reviews, and works cross functionally with Engineering, Operations, Purchasing, Quality and Sourcing teams to resolve quality issues internally and externally. The sSQE will also lead peers in problem solving and participate in new supplier evaluation and onboarding.
Core Responsibilities
Supplier Quality Support & Issue Management
Act as the voice of Samtec to the supplier regarding change management, defective material, and product qualifications
Verifying the validity of defects reported through the Quality Problem (QP) system.
Verify reported out of spec features
Contain all suspect material
Determine the accountable party for defects
Disposition suspect material
Lead peers in Quality Problem Resolution
Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Actions
Use quality and engineering tools to properly identify root causes of defects
Engage cross functional teams to determine solutions to Quality Problems
Implement solutions to Quality Problems
Verify implementation of short- and long-term corrective, preventive, and crossing actions by the accountable party
Engage suppliers to generate detailed 8D reports including root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions
Quality Systems & Compliance
Ensure site compliance with the Samtec Quality Management System (QMS) to maintain ISO 9001 and other certifications
Support audits for compliance to procedures and work instructions per the internal audit schedule
Audit suppliers to ISO standards

Supplier & Process Development
Work with Engineering, Sourcing, and Quality to evaluate new suppliers
Study and recommend techniques to improve product and process control methods with suppliers
Project & Objective Ownership
Own quality assurance objectives established by upper management
Manage assigned projects and ensure timely completion
Recommended Experience
Manufacturing & Technical Experience
Experience in manufacturing processes employed by Samtec or Samtec suppliers, including:
o Fiber Optics
o Cable Extrusion
o High Data Rate Cable Assemblies
o Precision RF
o Injection Molding, Progressive Stamping, Plating, insert molding a plus
Quality & Engineering Skills
Experience in engineering or quality role with knowledge of:
o Automotive quality
o Quality tools (8D, Fishbone/Ishikawa, 5 Why, Is/Is Not)
o Statistical Process Control (SPC)
o FMEA, GR&R, Lean, DOE
o Root cause analysis
o Tolerance analysis
o Engineering design
o Data analysis
o Negotiation and leadership
o Customer service
Professional Attributes
Detail oriented problem solver with strong analytical skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills with internal and external customers
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fluid environment
Willingness to travel to suppliers and other Samtec locations
Ability to sit or stand for at least 90 consecutive minutes, without sensory deprivation or limb paralysis

Education
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Materials Science, or equivalent).
Training
On the job training as appropriate.

SAMTEC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating a diverse environment. All employment decisions at Samtec are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity/expression, marital status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws.