Supplier Quality Engineer - Optical

This position is part of the Global Supply Quality Engineering team, focusing on optical commodities. As a Senior-Level Engineer, you will work within a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary team. Your key responsibilities will include:

Key Responsibilities

• Supplier Management: Address non-conforming materials reported by factories using the 8D discipline.
• Supplier Audits: Conduct onsite or remote audits to assess suppliers quality management systems and identify potential risks in processes or product controls.
• Supplier Qualification: Oversee the qualification of new optical components through the part approval process, including specification review, first article inspections, process capability analysis, FMEA, and control plan development.
• Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with suppliers to drive continuous improvement in defect DPPM (Defective Parts Per Million).
• Change Management: Manage Supplier Product Change Notifications (SPCN), analyze risks associated with these changes, and advise on internal reviews via the Change Control process.
• Technology Evaluation: Facilitate the review and evaluation of supplier technology capabilities.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience: Over 8 years in an engineering role within the telecom or commercial laser industry.
• Supplier Quality Management: Proven experience in managing supplier quality.
• Certifications: Strong knowledge of ISO 9001; additional QMS knowledge is a plus. Certified auditor preferred.
• Quality Tools: Proficiency with quality tools such as PQAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, and PPAP.
• Problem Solving: Demonstrated experience in resolving complex issues.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.