Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)

  • Westborough, MA
  • Posted 14 days ago | Updated 1 hour ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Supply Chain Management
Reporting
Mechatronics
Packaging Design
Amazon Web Services
Business Process
Product Development
Design For Manufacturability
Product Costing
Quality Management
Surveillance
Auditing
Continuous Improvement
Manufacturing
Commodities
Failure Analysis
Scalability
Sourcing
Supplier Relationship Management
Electrical Engineering
Design Of Experiments
APQP
PPAP
Systems Analysis
Quality Assurance
NPI
ISO 9000
AS9100
Product Design
Project Management
Mechanical Engineering
PMP
Statistical Process Control
Corrective And Preventive Action
Lean Manufacturing
5S
Six Sigma
FMEA
GD&T
Plant Lifecycle Management
Product Lifecycle Management
Teamcenter
Evaluation
Minitab
SAP BASIS
Law
IT Service Management
Innovation
Collaboration
Recruiting
Insurance
Finance
Professional Development
Training
Leadership
CompTIA
Customer Service
Career Counseling
Apex
Oracle Application Express

Job Details

Job#: 2071353

Job Description:

We are seeking a talented and motivated Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer with a proven track record of delivering results within a complex supply chain. This role will report to the Manager of Supplier Quality within the Mechatronics and Sustainable Packaging Design for Scale organization. You will be responsible for reinventing the norms of supplier quality best practice and adapting those practices to fit Amazon's peculiar ways. Successful candidates will be adept at driving change at suppliers, in designs, and with key business processes. You will be depended on to implement systems in an ambiguous environment to enable faster responses and yield better outputs from product development through sustaining operations.

Key job responsibilities
  • Actively support and foster a culture of inclusion.
  • Develop supplier quality engagement strategies from product development through sustaining operations.
  • Develop strategy and support supplier product qualification best practices.
  • Active engagement in the Product Development Process (PDP)
  • Develop/review/approve qualification documents such as product dimensional data, PFMEAs, Control Plans, DFM, etc.
  • Support implementation process of custom automation reducing product cost and risk.
  • Scale supplier process and quality systems to reduce observed field defect rates.
  • Lead Surveillance and Process Audits to ensure adherence to specification and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Drive in internal/external CAPAs, improvement, and design change opportunities.
  • Solve/prevent technical product and process problems across a broad set of manufacturing commodities.
  • Identify failure trends and drive investigation, failure analysis, and remediation.
  • Support/coordinate supplier change requests.
  • Define and implement Supplier selection, approval, and development process and strategies.
  • Conduct pre-business award Scalability Assessments and subsequent sourcing selection initiatives.
  • Guide on best practice supplier management activities.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
  • 3+ years of relevant work experience in Supplier Quality
  • BS Degree in an engineering discipline (i.e. Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial) or equivalent experience
  • Experience with quality concepts/tools/methods such as 8D, DOE, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Measurement Systems Analysis, etc.
  • Demonstrated experience implementing quality engineering principles through development and NPI programs
  • Functional knowledge of industry standards such as ISO9001 or AS9100
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production

- Experience with the project management of technical projects

- Engineering or Business Master's degree

- BSME / BSIE / BSEE

- Electro-Mechanical experience related to large format complex high speed automation and packaging materials (corrugate/paper).

- ASQ Certification

- PMP Certification

- Statistical Techniques specific to SPC and part measurement/qualification

- Strong understanding of Quality concepts and tools, such as SPC, Corrective Action Investigation, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, FMEA

- Working knowledge of basic CAD to interrogate models

- Working knowledge of GD&T based on ASME Y14.5

- PLM experience (Teamcenter)

- Experience with statistical evaluation software such as Minitab

- Effective communicator, able to work effectively with global and cross-functional stakeholders

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a retirement plan (401k or local country equivalent) program. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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