Job Description
Conducts detailed technical assessments of supplier components at varying degrees of complexity and integration level. Collaborates with design and procurement teams to integrate supplier components into product development processes. Supports the New Product Introduction process by ensuring that components and supplier processes are fully validated and production-ready before launch. Assists in managing non-conforming components through processes like quarantine, rework, and disposition. Contributes to cross-functional projects aimed at improving product quality, reducing costs, and enhancing supply chain performance.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Select and Qualify Components:
- Conducts detailed technical assessments of supplier components at varying degrees of complexity and integration level, including material composition, electrical characteristics, mechanical properties, and long-term durability.
- Assesses component reliability by analyzing supplier-provided failure rate data, conducting accelerated life testing,
and ensuring adherence to industry standards.
- Partners with Supplier Quality, Supply Chain Security, and Test Engineering teams to establish qualification criteria, ensuring components meet functional and performance requirements.
- Reviews supplier manufacturing processes, material traceability, and process controls to ensure consistency in component quality and performance.
Supplier Engagement:
- Collaborates with suppliers to align on technical specifications, quality expectations, and delivery timelines for critical components.
- Participates in audits of new and existing suppliers, evaluating production capabilities, process controls, and adherence to quality and security management systems.
- Collaborates with design and procurement teams to integrate supplier components into product development processes.
- Provides input on supplier development initiatives to enhance process efficiency, yield, and quality.
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