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Supplier Quality Engineer

Hampton, VA 23668

Posted: 11/27/2024 Employment Type: Contract To Hire Job Number: 42654 Pay Rate: 65.00

Job Description

The Panther Group has an immediate need for a Senior Quality Engineer in the Hampton, VA area.  This is a remote opportunity, but requires traveling to the site as needed.

The Supplier Quality Engineer will lead activities with suppliers to assure quality is built into every component and items meet TE Sensors requirements. TE is looking to transform and create a best-in-class supply base that will enable “zero defect quality culture” and significant growth within the business.


Key Responsibilities
  • Work with assigned suppliers to organize and implement actions to assure delivery of products and/or services that meet established requirements and fulfills customer needs and expectations
  • Coach suppliers regarding Operational Excellence, Root Cause Corrective Action, Problem Solving, Lean Six Sigma etc.
  • Lead, drive, and support root cause and corrective action investigations with the supply base
  • Review and approve FAIRs, PPAPs, 8D reports, verify effectiveness of corrective actions
  • Effectively facilitate supplier assessments/audits on time
  • Maintain compliance to established procurement and quality systems
  • Develop and oversee necessary supplier Zero Defect continuous improvement plans
  • Lead initiatives and special projects as assigned to support commodity and supply base improvements
  • Implement plans to drive key metrics, such as cost of poor quality, supplier recovery, defect rate, supplier quality plan engagement/effectiveness, PPAP completion, audit execution and corrective and preventative action closure
  • Analyzes data to identify chronic underperforming suppliers and establish a rhythm to monitor PDCA process to ensure improvement.
  • Ability to travel up to 50%.

Qualifications for supplier quality electrical
  • BS in Engineering or equivalent
  • 5-10 years quality experience.
  • Advanced knowledge/ experience with PCB, PBAs, electronics, wafers or connectors
  • IPC-600, IPC- 610, IPC-620 Knowledge certification
  • Root cause analysis/ Problem solving / Lean / Six Sigma acumen
  • Knowledge of quality tools FAIR, PPAP, APQP, 8D etc.
  • Knowledge of Automotive, Medical, Aerospace &/or Industrial standards (IATF, AS, ISO, etc.)
  • Results oriented, driven individual
  • Ability to successfully interact within a quality, engineering, design and manufacturing communities and the supply chain

Meet Your Recruiter

Amanda Krafcik

Amanda is a Client Success Manager and has 10+ years of experience in the staffing industry.   She focuses on finding the best talent for our clients and is a passionate team player.   Fun fact:  Amanda loves movies and is always watching them or talking about them on podcasts.  

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