Supplier Quality Engineer Job Listing at Flex in Coimbatore, TN (Job ID WD192135)

Description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. 

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion and cultivate a workplace culture of belonging that views uniqueness as a competitive edge and builds a community that enables our people to push the limits of innovation to make great products that create value and improve people's lives. 

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Supplier Quality Engineer- GBS Engineering in Coimbatore.

What a typical day looks like:

• Work with Design and Manufacturing Engineers team to define process parameters and criteria to ensure supplier process capability is effective to meet product and process requirements.
• Support in supplier approval process by assessing manufacturing/technology capabilities and Health, Safety and Environmental risks.
• Support new product launches to ensure that supplier quality meets the required standards.
• Follow up with suppliers for root cause analysis and corrective actions of supplier quality issues.
• Review supplier manufacturing processes, collaborate with suppliers on process improvement and value enhancement opportunities.
• Promote the use of customer preferred techniques for continuous improvement such as Lean, Six-Sigma, Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing), Measurement System Analysis, and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
• Provide concise, complete, and accurate documentation of inspection results relative to area of responsibility.
• Facilitate the escalation of unresolved supplier quality issues within assigned projects and suppliers.
• Support the Quality Manager to monitor and report on supplier product quality and performance.
• Report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to adhere to process and prevent occurrence of any non-conformity relating to product, process, or system.
• Preparation & Validation of First Article Inspection
• Participate in cross-functional teams in the development of new products or changes related to current products in meeting customer requirements.
• Manage and coordinate supplier Material / Non-Material cost recovery for Supplier Quality issues.
• Support in Internal /External Audit readiness
• Undertake special projects as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities.
• Quality control of work by appropriate reviews
• Testing oscilloscope, cable and harness testing, trouble shooting, component testing, logic analyzer.  
• Inspection on bare board, systems, components, cable and harness, microscope, measuring tools.  
• Mechanical & Electrical Tools, taps and dies, alignment tools, measuring tools. 
• Write reports and present progress at project meetings and to clients.
• Conduct benchmarking studies to determine best practices/designs and future trends.
• Stay current and up to date on any changes that may affect the supply and demand of needed products and materials and advise others of any impact.
• Building big data collection and analytics capabilities to uncover customer, product, and operational insights.
• Analyzing data sources and proposing solutions to strategic planning problems on a one-time or periodic basis
• Providing data-driven decision support
• Leverages data analytics and statistical methods to optimize manufacturing processes, improve product quality, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Conduct benchmarking studies to determine best practices/designs and future trends.

The experience we're looking to add to our team:

• Bachelor's degree in EEE / ECE / Mech / E&TC
• Minimum 1-3 experience in Automotive Industry /EMS / Electronics Products Manufacturing Industry.
• 1-3 years of knowledge in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)Use of the following tools may be required: Electronic Assembly: color code, component, schematics.  
• Knowledge in various PCB operations, Lean manufacturing, and ISO standards
• Handled computerized electronic test equipment and programming. 
• Knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
• Knowledge of measurement techniques
• Experienced in understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings.
• Understanding manufacturing processes
• Planning and prioritizing activities
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Health Insurance
• PTO

PM15

Job Category Quality

Required Skills:

Optional Skills:

Flex pays for all costs associated with the application, interview or offer process, a candidate will not be asked for any payment related to these costs.

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).

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