Senior SQE & New Product Quality Engineer

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JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking a highly skilled Supplier and New Product Quality Engineer to develop and implement Bridgelux's supplier quality management program.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Responsible for technical sourcing, supplier relationship management, and program management of technical components, subsystems, and systems that are developed with and/or procured from our supply chain.
• Lead and manage cross-functional and CM/JV (as needed) teams to ensure timely achievement of milestones, effective supplier relationship management, and on-time delivery of high quality material goods and services at the lowest possible costs.
• Lead, co-ordinate, and manage supplier business reviews.
• Support, lead, and manage the early involvement of key suppliers in our technology and NPI programs managing the sometimes conflicting technical and business challenges.
• Support, lead, and manage the achievement of all business objectives, including technology and product requirements, cost reductions, product improvements, and problem resolutions.
• Improve existing and implement as necessary effective quality manegement systems at Bridgelux key suppliers to ensure that the purchased products meet Bridgelux quality standards.
• Monitor control and provide adequate support to suppliers to maintain and continuously improve their performance.
• Interface with suppliers for all quality and process issues.
• Develop and monitor quality improvement plans.
• Support new product introduction (arrays, modules, and chips): identify, select and qualify new suppliers/commodities. Work with suppliers to fully characterize the component. Ensure that critical parameters identified and statistical process controls implemented at supplier prior to First Article verification.
• Work with engineering to develop and document procurement, quality and technical specifications that define the critical parameters and product performance requirements - Troubleshoot/resolve manufacturability and quality issues on the procured products.
• Assess supplier capabilities with an emphasis on technology, quality, reliability, responsiveness and cost.
• Manage process changes, exceptions, and corrective/preventive action plans.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on supplier performance to provide key performance information to the management, cross-functional groups and suppliers.
• Lead and perform supplier audits.
• Provide hands-on technical support to IQA, and work with IQA and suppliers to streamline the inspection process.
• Provide technical and management support to Global SQE's.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
• 5-10 years experience in supplier management with an emphasis on supplier quality and new product quality. Experienced in new product development and launch.
• Manufacturing engineering experience in multi-layer interconnect technology (PCB, ceramic substrates) and electronic assemblies.
• BS/MS - EE, Materials Science or equivalent - Understanding and ability to implement statistical process control in mfg.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills are required.
• Requires planning and organizational skills in complex technical functions.
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Requires overseas and domestic travel.

DISCLAIMER
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature, and level, of the work performed by this position. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required.