Supplier Quality Engineer IV - Remote within the U.S. (#, AZ, US, _)

TE Connectivity

Azerbaijan, United States

Full Time

Posted 22 days ago

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Job Overview

The Advanced Supplier Quality Engineer IV is responsible for ensuring supplier materials, processes, and finished products meet company quality standards. This role performs advanced inspections, audits, root cause identification, corrective action review and acceptance, and data analysis while driving supplier performance improvements and long-term quality excellence.

Please note: This position will involve working with technical data, technology, software/source code, hardware, or other items (collectively “items) subject to U.S. and non-U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these regulations, it may be necessary for TE to verify a candidate’s national origin and/or citizenship status to determine whether a U.S. or other government export license is required prior to releasing its technologies to the candidate. If TE determines that TE will require a license or will be prohibited by applicable laws from providing the candidate with items necessary for the performance of this position, then TE expressly reserves the right to either a) make an offer of employment contingent upon TE receiving required export licenses from the appropriate government agency, b) consider the candidate for a different position that is not subject to such restrictions, on whatever terms and conditions TE shall establish in its sole discretion, or c) decline to move forward with the candidate’s application.

Job Requirements

Conduct advanced inspections, audits, root cause identification, corrective action review and acceptance, and evaluations of supplier materials and processes to ensure compliance with TE quality standards
Analyze quality data and performance trends to identify risks, root causes, and improvement opportunities
Evaluate incoming materials and components at supplier location through testing and assessments to detect quality issues early
Develop, maintain, and continuously improve supplier scorecards to track performance metrics (quality, delivery, responsiveness)
Lead supplier corrective actions (CAPA), including root cause analysis, containment, and preventive measures to reduce nonconforming material from reaching TE locations.
Monitor and verify effectiveness of supplier corrective actions and drive accountability at the supplier
Partner with suppliers to improve performance through coaching, mentoring, assessments, inspections, auditing, and training initiatives
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and procurement teams to resolve quality issues and implement preventive controls
Ability to Travel >60%

What your background should look like

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality, or a related field (master’s preferred)
Certifications in Quality Engineering preferred
Minimum of 8 years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or related field
Strong experience with:

Supplier audits (process, system, and product)
Root cause identification and analysis methods (8D, Fishbone, 5 Whys)
Statistical analysis and quality tools
Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP) knowledge and experience
Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) elements
Lean Six Sigma Certification and Training (Green Belt minimum preferred)
First Article Inspection (FAI) Processes
Must be a self-starter with the ability to analyze requirements and develop a plan to resolve issues at suppliers, TE Plants, and customers

Demonstrated ability to influence suppliers and drive performance improvements
Demonstrated leadership skills; especially soft skills
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Bi-Lingual, strong understanding and ability to read, write, and translate Spanish and English.

ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY

TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.

Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat,Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

COMPENSATION
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $120,900 - 151,100 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
• Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
• Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits

BENEFITS
• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.

EOE, Including Disability/Vets

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD
TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.

Originally posted on Himalayas

Supplier Quality Engineer - US Northeast region

Embraer

United States

Full Time

Posted 29 days ago

This position requires up to 80% travel to supplier locations. Candidate preferred location is Northeast US. Remote position.

POSITION SUMMARY

Take the lead in Supplier Quality Rescue Projects, driving issue resolution, action plans and strategic supplier improvement. Collaborate with our Team in Brazil to ensure that our supplier quality targets are met by e.g., conducting on-site supplier audits and visits, investigate quality problems, implement sustainable solutions and provide regular progress updates to our Top Management.

Ready to make an impact? Join us and elevate our aerospace quality!

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

SUPPLIER IDENTIFICATION, EVALUATION, SELECTION & ONBOARDING:
Perform Risk Assessment during selection process for new Suppliers. Provide onboarding training to our suppliers (e.g., for relevant tools).

SUPPLIER ASSESSMENTS:

Conduct supplier (quality system and product) audits, risk assessments, and technical visits to ensure quality standards, manage supplier performance (e.g., F4G) and foster continuous improvement. Request further measures to ensure the supplier’s quality and schedule goals are met (e.g., stock re-inspections, visits and audit methods to sub-tiers to guarantee quality, Lean assessments and P3E to production processes).

SUPPLIER NON-CONFORMITY HANDLING:

Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions while managing non-conformance processes and supplier blocks. Ensure the execution of the concession management process.

SUPPLIER CHANGE & PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT:

Support the handling of quality requirements, product design and supply chain as well as process changes, while monitoring supplier performance and driving Lean initiatives.

COLLABORATION & REPORTING:

Work closely with cross-functional Embraer teams and suppliers to resolve issues, enhance integration, and deliver executive updates. As a consistent data baseline, maintain QM info record and control plans in SAP up to date. Based upon this data and implementation plans, provide regular written and verbal reports to all our partners and, especially, our Top Management.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education:

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering, master's degree preferred.

Experience:

According to professional experience required in the job position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Quality & Problem-Solving Expertise

Strong understanding of quality management principles and problem-solving methodologies (Six Sigma, 8D, FMEA, MSA, SPC). Six Sigma Black Belt certification (preferred).
Experience leading problem-solving projects in operations, supplier management, or development environments.
Ability to set up and coordinate supplier problem-solving programs.

Technical & Analytical Skills

Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project).
Ability to interpret technical drawings, publications, and reliability analyses.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.

Communication & Leadership

Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
Analytical, process-oriented thinking with a proactive and assertive approach.
Conflict management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Languages & Travel

Fluency in English is required.
Bilingual in Portuguese, Spanish, German, Italian, or French a plus.
Willingness to travel internationally, including long-term assignments.

Working Conditions / Environment/ Special Requirements

Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations.
This position is subject to ITAR/EAR which requires U.S. person status, or the ability to obtain a DSP5. ITAR/EAR define U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ‘Green Card Holder’) Asylee, or Refugee.”

GENERAL COMMITMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

Commitment to company values and complies with department norms, policies, directives, and procedures.
Incorporates Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities.
Strive for continuous improvement to processes and procedures.
Honors and protect confidential and proprietary documents and information.
Satisfies work schedule requirements.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee. Performs other duties as assigned.

Embraer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.