We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team in Penang, Malaysia. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality of electrical components from our suppliers, implementing quality control measures, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Own all aspects of supplier quality and reliability for Electrical Components, along with program management of supplier readiness in support of new product development.
- Work with suppliers, and internal hardware, firmware, product quality and reliability engineering teams to ensure electrical components perform to expectations in Sandisk products.
- Understand and be familiar with supplier manufactory processes to identify KPIV parameters.
- Audit supplier QMA and manufacturing processes.
- Drive supplier resolution of device failures via the 8D method.
- Coordinate with Program Management, Design Engineering, Procurement and Factory for successful program execution with multiple suppliers, making recommendations on supplier selection.
- Conduct supplier audits, process assessments to ensure compliance with quality standards
- Evaluate and score for periodic business reviews.
- Review supplier process changes notices and plans the appropriate level of qualification activities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
- Perform root cause analysis on supplier quality problems and implement preventive measures.
- Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for supplier quality.
- Stay up-to-date with industry standards and regulations related to supplier quality.