Purpose
:The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for the management and execution of the Suppliers Quality Program in Costa Rica site and acts as the quality system input person. Responsible for all incoming quality inspection activities performed in the Costa Rica site. He/she is also responsible for ensuring that Quality of the raw materials that are being used in the elaboration of the products complies with Corporate and Site specifications as well as specific contract requirements.
Responsibilities
:Assess potential new suppliers for technical, quality and manufacturing capabilities. Provides technical support for the introduction of components from a new supplier.
:Generates and maintains incoming inspection procedures. Trains inspectors to these procedures.
:Develops and/or sources inspection tools and equipment.
:Assists in generating component specifications.
:Generate test protocols, monitor testing, issue qualification test reports and approve components for use in products.
:Provide input to Design Engineering on new component technology and assist in component selection with quality and reliability analysis.
:Analyses incoming material defects. Dispositions and drives corrective action as necessary. Communicates issues to suppliers.
:Reviews new design specifications and provides input from component quality and manufacturability perspective.
:Reviews new design specifications and provides input from component quality and manufacturability perspective.
:Investigates field failures related to supplier materials. Develop corrective action plan where necessary.
:May supervise inspectors.
:Responsible for providing accurate, timely, quality metrics as required by Supplier Corporate QA management and the Costa Rica Requirements.
:Resolve internal and external audit findings and observations, non:conformance reports, and corrective actions as needed.
Management Requirements
:Not applicable.
Job Scope and Leveling Guidelines
:Knowledge: A developing professional. Working knowledge and application of business and technical concepts, procedures and practices. General knowledge of industry practices, techniques, and standards. General understanding of business unit/group function. Exercises judgment when interpreting company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.
:Problem Solving: Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity where analysis of situations or data requires a review of identifiable factors. Exercises judgment to determine appropriate action. Has knowledge of alternatives and an understanding of their impact on the business or technological environment.
:Planning and Organization: Plans, organizes, and prioritizes own daily work routine to meet established schedule.
:Discretion/Latitude; Supervision Received; Decision Making: Works under general direction regarding the progress of projects and special assignments. May seek guidance in resolving problems, interpretating established policies, procedures and practices. Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment.
:Business Relationships and Project Management: Cultivates a wide range of internal business relationships and begins to develop an external network of resources to facilitate completion of tasks. May lead a project team of small to moderate scope. Influence exerted at peer level and occasionally at first levels of management.
:Impact: Contributes to the completion of departmental projects and goals. Errors in judgment, poor recommendations, or failure to achieve results would a ...
Gabriela Castro
Salario:Competitive
