Responsibilities
- Collaborate with procurement teams to evaluate and choose suppliers based on quality, capability, cost, delivery performance, environmental compliance, and social responsibility standards in alignment with customer needs.
- Lead the qualification process for new suppliers, including capability analysis, risk evaluation, self-assessments, on-site audits, and maintaining qualification records.
- Analyze customer specifications and drawings to propose value-driven engineering improvements that optimize supplier production methods or product designs.
- Manage component and material qualification using PPAP protocols, including FAI, material certifications, control plans, FMEA, MSA, process parameters, RoHS compliance, reliability testing, and certificates of conformance.
- Monitor quality performance of newly qualified parts during pilot production to ensure compliance with customer quality expectations.
- Lead corrective actions with suppliers during initial production runs (1–3 lots) and support smooth transition from pilot to full-scale manufacturing.
- Serve as a subject matter expert to resolve urgent supplier quality issues and perform root cause analysis for defects or failures.
- Support annual follow-up audits for current suppliers in coordination with Supplier Quality Engineers.
- Assist suppliers in implementing continuous improvement initiatives using quality methodologies to enhance production and product quality.
- Manage engineering change orders (ECO/ECN/SCR) from customers and track implementation, ensuring requalification when required before production.
- Apply knowledge of internal manufacturing processes and development practices to collaborate effectively with suppliers on quality and component improvements.
- Conduct supplier quality audits to verify compliance with ISO standards and regulatory requirements.
- Build strong collaboration with procurement teams and supplier networks to strengthen supply chain performance and relationships.
- Support cross-functional teams in supplier selection, approval, and development to meet business and customer requirements.
- Ensure all supplier selection and management activities follow established vendor guidelines and procedures.
- Lead comprehensive evaluations of supplier process control strategies, controls, and monitoring systems for effectiveness.
- Apply statistical methods and professional judgment to analyze data and identify opportunities for process optimization.
- Design and oversee process validation activities, analyze outcomes, and document findings in formal reports and protocols.
- Guide suppliers in conducting process capability assessments to ensure production consistency and quality.
- Develop and execute Design of Experiments (DOE) to understand supplier processes and identify root causes of variation.
- Create and deploy procedures for new or enhanced supplier manufacturing processes.
- Support receiving inspection teams with statistical analysis, measurement system evaluations, Gage R&R studies, and inspection method development.
- Participate in Material Review Board decisions regarding non-conforming parts or services supplied by vendors.
- Engage in supplier quality system improvement initiatives to strengthen compliance and performance.
- Oversee the supplier change request process, ensuring proper review, approval, and implementation.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Life insurance coverage
- Short-term and long-term disability protection
- Employer-matched 401(k) retirement contributions
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Tuition reimbursement program
Compensation
$82,000.00 USD - $112,800.00 USD Annual
Work Arrangement
Remote (US only)
Other
- Pay Range (Applicable to US Remote). Due to this role being remote, the actual pay range will vary depending on the geographical location of the candidate $82,000.00 USD - $112,800.00 USD Anual
- Job Category: Calidad
- Is Sponsorship Available? No
- We're an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities without discrimination based on age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or other protected status by law.
- We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com for assistance. This email does not accept resumes or job applications.
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