Sobre este puesto de Supplier Quality Engineer en ALTEN Technology USA
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As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.
Supplier Quality Engineer
ONSITE in Oceanside, CA
Objective
The objective of this mission is to secure the production and delivery of conforming Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs) from a strategic supplier through on-site manufacturing and quality surveillance. The mission shall ensure that production is executed according to plan, manufacturing and quality processes remain under control, risks are proactively identified and mitigated, and products are delivered on time, in the required quantities, and in full compliance with technical and quality requirements.
Scope of the Mission
The mission shall include, at a minimum, the following activities:
Production Surveillance
- Monitor production planning and execution against agreed priorities and delivery commitments.
- Identify manufacturing constraints, material shortages, and production risks.
- Follow up on production recovery plans and ensure timely implementation of agreed actions.
- Escalate issues that could impact production or delivery performance.
Quality Surveillance
- Monitor incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities.
- Verify compliance with approved drawings, specifications, manufacturing processes, and applicable quality requirements.
- Ensure effective control of non-conforming products, rework, and corrective actions.
- Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of containment and permanent corrective actions.
Supplier Performance Management
- Conduct regular operational reviews with supplier management.
- Monitor production, delivery, and quality performance.
- Identify operational risks and drive mitigation actions.
- Coordinate with our Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality teams to ensure timely resolution of technical and operational issues.
Reporting
The mission shall include:
- Weekly progress reports summarizing production status, delivery performance, quality issues, risks, and action plans.
- Immediate escalation of any issue that may impact product conformity, production continuity, or delivery commitments
Deliverables
The mission shall provide:
- Weekly status report.
- Open action tracker.
- Risk and recovery plan follow-up.
- Quality issue log.
- Recommendations to improve supplier performance and ensure sustainable process control.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum five years of experience in PCB/PCBA manufacturing, supplier quality, or manufacturing engineering.
- Strong knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes and quality management systems.
- Experience in supplier development, manufacturing surveillance, or industrial performance improvement.
- Knowledge of IPC standards and AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality systems.
- Experience with structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5 Why, Root Cause Analysis, etc.).
- Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work autonomously at the supplier's facility and interact effectively with both supplier and customer management
Salary Range: $115,000-$130,000/K
The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.
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