Supplier Quality Engineer

Location

Seal Beach, CA, USA

Summary of Position

Responsible for leading the Supplier Quality Assurance function. Work closely with Manufacturing, Materials, and Engineering teams in the assurance that all suppliers are capable of providing materials and services that satisfy corporate requirements. Provide focused quality engineering support primarily within the Purchasing Controls portion of the Quality Systems. Be responsible for assignment of component quality requirements using auditing and risk-based decision-making techniques, including assessing gauging techniques and competency, writing quality plans, and coordinating technical requirements with appropriate groups. Manage the supplied product portion of the non- conforming (NCR) process, ensuring that appropriate root cause analysis and corrective actions are implemented and quality data is trended and reported upon a routine basis.

Essential Functions

• Practical implementation of Supplier / component systems and procedures for meeting ISO and UL/UV agency standards, as applicable.
• Review and perform routine and qualification audits at supplier locations in accordance with ISO standards (as appropriate). Ensure that modifications are documented and compliance is demonstrated through objective evidence.
• Create and verify that systems are in place to ensure appropriate control of incoming product receipt and inspection according to ISO requirements and UL/TUV agency standards, as applicable.
• Assist with communicating Amonix documents and GD&T requirements to the supplier and develop necessary measures to guarantee documented compliance.
• Design inspection processes / requirements to be utilized by the suppliers at the point of manufacture and ensure their integration into the supplier’s manufacturing processes.
• Specify required inspection equipment and holding apparatus to accommodate repeatable measurements and ensure all required calibrations are in compliance with LSO and UL.
• Work in conjunction with supplier quality to ensure all product requirements are distributed, understood, and adhered to at all supplier levels.
• Support Lean/Six Sigma initiatives to remove variability and reduce cost to improve quality and reduce the cost of incoming components as requested.
• Provide on-site supplier support for special projects as requested.
• Lead the outsourcing initiative for all fabricated and manufactured product and raw components including system development / improvement.
• Represent Amonix in meetings with suppliers to fully communicate the customers requirements or as required in the manufacture of contracted products.
   

Education/Experience

4 year degree in Quality Engineering or related Technical / Engineering field with relevant experience in combination with professional certifications. Internal or external auditor certification required.

 
Skills

Excellent interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills. Individual is able to work with minimal supervision and actively participate in a team oriented, continuous improvement, manufacturing environment. Professional demeanor required.

Personal Attributes:        

• Motivation: Must be ambitious, like to work hard, be highly motivated, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.   Must share the senior management team’s vision of building a world class, global solar business. Amonix will be an intense work-hard, play-hard environment
• Leadership:  Proven track record of leadership, including mentoring, coaching, and the development of staff
• Integrity: Has highest standards of integrity reflected in all external and internal communications
• Communication: Exceptional communicator in written, graphical and oral forms, with a collaborative and flexible style. Possesses innate creativity and vision that can translate to a world class marketing portfolio.
• Personality: Self-motivated, high energy, respectful, honest, hard-working and loyal team player.