Component Supplier Quality Engineer, Staff

2 Months ago • 2-6 Years • Quality Assurance

Job Summary

Job Description

The Component Supplier Quality Engineer ensures that purchased components meet quality standards and specifications. This role is a critical link between internal teams and external suppliers, focusing on quality assurance, problem resolution, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities include supplier capability assessment, PPAP management, PCN review, quality issue resolution, performance monitoring, and audit activities. This role involves leading the resolution of complex quality issues, conducting audits, and ensuring suppliers meet company standards. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are required.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
  • Minimum 6 years of experience in supplier quality or component development
  • Familiarity with automotive industry requirements
  • Strong knowledge of IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills

Job Details


Company:

Qualcomm Semiconductor Limited

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering

General Summary:

The Component Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) ensures that purchased components meet quality standards and specifications. This role is a critical link between internal CE, engineering, and sourcing/procurement teams and external suppliers, focusing on quality assurance, problem resolution, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Supplier Capability Assessment: Conduct technical and quality system assessments of potential new suppliers, including IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3 audits.
  • Supplier On-Boarding Process: Ensure suppliers understand company standards and requirements.
  • PPAP Management & Approval: Review, approve, and manage Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions from suppliers.
  • PCN (Product Change Notification): Review and approve supplier-driven engineering changes, ensuring proper documentation and validation.  For automotive grade products, the PCN must comply with ZVEI DeQuMa Matrix requirements.
  • Quality Issue Resolution (8D Management): Lead resolution of complex quality issues and non-conformances with suppliers, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
  • Performance Monitoring: Regularly monitor and analyze suppliers' quality KPIs and scorecards, focusing on continuous improvement.
  • Audit Activities: Conduct regular and focused audits at supplier facilities to ensure compliance with quality standards.
  • Manage Distribution: Oversee the distribution of service component suppliers.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or related field).
  • Minimum 6 years of experience in supplier quality or component development in the automotive industry.
  • Familiarity with automotive industry requirements of AEC-Q, ZEVI PCN.
  • Strong knowledge of IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, Quality Tools, and methodologies.
  • Understanding of various automotive component manufacturing processes.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
  • Willingness to travel to supplier locations as required.

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