Supplier Quality Engineer

SoloPoint Solutions, Inc.

Fremont, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Auditing, Coaching, Communication Skills, Corrective Action, Cost Control, Documentation, Electronics, Engineering, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), ISO 9001, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Management, Metal Manufacturing, Minitab, Performance Analysis, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Process Management, Productivity Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Engineering, Quality Management, Record Keeping, Regulatory Compliance, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, Statistics Software, Systems Analysis, Trend Analysis, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Fremont, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Qualifications:
  • BS in an Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Management
  • 5+ years in Supplier Quality, Qulaity Engineering experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
  • Experience in qualifying suppliers of precision metal fabrication (cold plates & manifolds), hoses & tubing, fluid connection & valves, electronics & sensors  
  • ISO 9001, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, SCAR, FMEA, SPC
  • Excellent cross-departmental communication skills can influence stakeholders at different levels.
  • Data-driven decision-making ability, and proficiency in statistical software (such as Minitab) or SPC tools.
  • Ability to travel to visit & inspect suppliers
  • Mandarin speakers prefer not required

Responsibilities:
 
  • Supplier Audits and Assessment: Evaluate and qualify new suppliers by conducting audits, assessing their quality systems, and verifying compliance with standards. Regularly conduct on-site audits of existing and potential suppliers to ensure that their production processes and quality management systems (QMS) meet standards.
  • Supplier Performance Monitoring: Track and analyze supplier performance, identify trends, and develop action plans to address quality issues.
  • Root Cause Analysis: Work with suppliers to perform root cause analysis for defects or non-conforming materials and ensure implementation of corrective and preventive actions. • Quality anomaly handling: When defects occur in incoming materials, we are responsible for issuing a SCAR (Supplier Corrective Action Report) and urging the supplier to find the root cause and implement preventive measures.
  • Supplier coaching and development: Assist suppliers in improving their processes and implementing quality tools (such as SPC, 6 Sigma, FMEA) to increase yield and reduce costs.
  • Collaboration with Internal Teams: Coordinate with procurement, engineering, and production teams to ensure supplier quality aligns with company requirements and standards.
  • Documentation and Reporting: Maintain detailed records of supplier performance, audits, corrective actions, and quality documentation.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure supplier materials and processes comply with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements.

About the Company

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SoloPoint Solutions, Inc.