Supplier Quality Engineer

<p>Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. </p><p></p><p>A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don&#39;t meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h2>Job Summary</h2><p><b>Summary:</b> </p><p><span>To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a </span><b><span>Supplier Quality Engineer </span></b><span>located in </span><b><span>Kallang, Singapore</span></b><span>.</span></p><p></p><p>Responsible for supplier development in a manufacturing or service process; works with suppliers to continuously improve performance, implement process controls and develop quality assurance plans. </p><p></p><p><b><span>What a typical day looks like:</span></b></p><p></p><ul><li>Supplier Selection---Select the suitable supplier with jointed-effort of sourcing on aspects of quality, capability, pricing, delivery, environment, society regulation, etc. against customer requirements. </li></ul><ul><li>Supplier Qualification---Implement the new supplier qualification thru the process of capability matching, supplier risk assessment, supplier self-assessment, onsite qualification audit, qualification database management. </li><li>VEA (Value-Added Engineering Activity) ---Understand customer drawing, specification to feedback value-added engineering proposal to customer and supplier for optimization of supplier manufacturing process or products. </li><li>Material (Component) Qualification---Implement PPAP (FAI). PPAP include FAI, Material Certificates, Quality/Process Control Plan, FMEA, MSA, Process Parameter Sheet, RoHS compliance, Reliability Test, COC, etc. </li><li>Pilot Run Tracking---Track the new qualified parts quality performance to ensure meet the customer quality requirements in pilot run phase. Drive supplier corrective action from supplier in Pilot Runs (1-3 lots) and smoothly transfer the pilot run to mass production. </li><li>Hot Issue Solution and Trouble Shooting--- Working as SME (Subject Matter Expert) to help on supplier quality hot issue and trouble shooting. </li></ul><ul><li>Holds up Maintenance Audit---helps on the annual maintenance audit for existing suppliers with SQE. </li><li>Holds up Supplier CIP (Continuous Improvement Program) --- Helps supplier to use the quality tools to improve manufacturing process and product quality. </li><li>ECO/ECN/SCR implementation---Handle with ECO/ECN/SCR from customer, follow up the status in case that PPAP/FAI is required prior to production. </li><li>Has knowledge of a company&#39;s manufacturing process, applications and process development in order to intently work with suppliers in improving quality components of goods and services. </li><li>Performs quality audits on suppliers to assure products and services meet International Organization for Standards (ISO) and regulatory standards. </li></ul><ul><li>Forms a good relationship with the purchasing engineer and the supplier system in order to maintain a strong system and supplier relationships for the organization in which they work. </li><li>Provides cross functional help to select, approve and develop suppliers to meet customer and business needs. </li><li>Ensures supplier selection, development, approval and rejection according to SJM vendor guidelines and requirements. </li><li>Drives full assessment for effectiveness of supplier process control plans, measures and activities. </li><li>Uses statistical techniques and professional judgment to research data for process improvement. </li></ul><ul><li>Develops and guides execution of process validations and tests; explores resulting data and document results (protocols/reports). </li><li>Guides supplier process capability studies. </li><li>Constructs Design of Experiments to characterize supplier processes and/or sets on root cause. </li><li>Develops and implements procedures for new and/or improved supplier processes. </li><li>Provides engineering help to Receiving Inspection including statistical research, measurement systems exploring, Gage R&amp;R studies and inspection procedures. </li></ul><ul><li>Participates in Material Review Board resolutions on supplier provided parts and services </li><li>Participates in supplier Quality System Improvement Plans. </li><li>Guides the Supplier Requests for Change process. </li><li>Performs supplier Quality System audits. </li><li>Performs corrective and preventive actions with suppliers. </li></ul><ul><li>Performs researches of non-conformances and supplier performance for key performance indicators. </li><li>Performs dock-to-stock monitoring and part selection activities. </li><li>Provides guidance to project teams for supplied component and supplier qualifications </li><li>Guides teams in identification of risks/hazards relative to new product designs, processes, suppliers and applications. </li><li>Skillful and safe operation of job-related equipment. </li></ul><ul><li>Rate and track supplier’s performance and drive supplier continuous improvement. </li><li>Establish and maintain supplier management processes and tools. </li></ul><p></p><p><b>The experience we’re looking to add to our team:</b></p><p></p><ul><li>Typically requires a Bachelor degree in related field. </li></ul><ul><li>Typically requires 4 years of experience in engineering in the high technology electronics industry or related field. </li><li>Use of the following tools may be required: Electronic Assembly: color code, component, schematics.  </li><li>May require various PCB operations.  </li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrates advanced functional and technical skills and basic process skills.  </li><li>Demonstrates advanced/thorough knowledge of the function and company business.  </li><li>Typically requires skill and troubleshooting, and diagnostics, and overview of the entire test process and the ability to train others. </li></ul><p></p><p><b><span>What you’ll receive for the great work you provide: </span></b></p><ul><li><span>Medical benefits, dental, vision</span></li><li><span>Life Insurance</span></li><li><span>Paid Time Off</span></li><li><span>Performance Bonus</span></li></ul><p></p><p>AL21</p><p>AA07</p><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h2></h2><h2>Job Category</h2>Quality<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>Required Skills:</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Optional Skills:</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><span>Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We&#39;re happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email </span><a href="mailto:accessibility&#64;flex.com" target="_blank"><span><span><span><span>accessibility&#64;flex.com</span></span></span></span></a><span> and we&#39;ll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).</span></p>