Supplier Quality Engineer

VPG is a global leader in precision measurement and sensing technologies. We design and manufacture high-performance products that support critical applications in the industrial, medical, aerospace, and automotive sectors.

We are seeking a highly motivated Supplier Quality Engineer to join our Quality Team on a full-time basis:

Major Responsibilities:

• Responsible to develop Supplier Quality Management. (ISO-9001 / IATF 16949)
• Responsible for Problem Solving & Corrective Actions.
• Support incoming material quality inspections and containment activities when required.
• Responsible Supplier Development
• Drive continuous improvement projects with suppliers.
• Support process capability improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance to suppliers regarding quality expectations and process controls.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, R&D, and Operations teams.
• Participate in new product development and supplier selection activities.
• Support customer audits and quality system certifications.
• Supplier PPM Reduction & Supplier Audit Compliance
• Established the OEM models Process documents (PPAP) & Conduct Process capability study (SPC) for special characteristics.

Essential Competencies:

• CMM handling & Program Knowledge
• 8D Knowledge
• People Handling
• Failure analysis capability
• Customer handling
• Audit Knowledge
• Machining Process Knowledge
• ISO 9001:2015 & IATF 16949 certified internal auditor.
• IPC certification
• Expertise in soldering

Technical Competencies:

• APQP
• DFMEA & PFMEA
• SPC
• MSA
• 7QC Tools
• Control plan
• PPAP
• Inspection technics.

• Academic/Professional Education: B.E / B. Tech Mech & Electrical & Electronics with 8+ years of experience in NPD, In-process and Customer Quality from EMS industry
• Relevant Experience: 5+ years of experience in Handling SQA, NPD QA & Customer complaints Analysis.

Good to have Competencies:

• Six Sigma Green Belt
• QCC & DOE
• IATF 16949 Certified Internal Auditor
• Tooling Knowledge
• Poka Yoke Knowledge

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