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Supplier Quality Engineer Jobs in West Columbia, South Carolina, USA at Flex
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Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build, and deliver innovative products that improve the world. We believe in diversity and inclusion, cultivating a workplace of belonging that views uniqueness as a competitive edge and fosters innovation. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment.
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The Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible for supplier development in manufacturing or service processes; working with suppliers to improve performance, implement process controls, and develop quality assurance plans.
What a typical day looks like:
Supplier Selection: Select suitable suppliers considering quality, capability, pricing, delivery, environment, social regulations, etc., against customer requirements.
Supplier
Qualification:
Implement qualification through capability matching, risk assessment, self-assessment, onsite audits, and database management.
VEA (Value-Added Engineering Activity): Understand customer drawings and specifications to provide value-added engineering proposals for process or product optimization.
Material (Component)
Qualification:
Conduct PPAP including FAI, certificates, control plans, FMEA, MSA, RoHS compliance, reliability testing, COC, etc.
Pilot Run Tracking: Monitor quality during pilot runs to ensure compliance and facilitate smooth transfer to mass production.
Hot Issue Solution and Troubleshooting: Act as SME to resolve supplier quality issues.
Maintenance and Continuous Improvement: Assist with audits and support supplier improvement programs.
ECO/ECN/SCR Handling: Manage change requests, ensuring necessary approvals and documentation.
Process and Quality Audits: Conduct audits to ensure compliance with ISO and regulatory standards.
Supplier Relationship Management: Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams to support quality and development goals.
Data Analysis and Process Improvement: Use statistical techniques, develop process validations, and guide capability studies.
Support for Inspection and Non-conformance: Provide engineering support for inspection procedures and resolve non-conformances.
Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Track supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Experience required:
6 years of supplier quality experience
Manufacturing experience
Experience with corrective actions and audits
Preferably experience with APQP and NPI processes
Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, gender, or other protected statuses. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. Please contact  for assistance.
Additional details:
Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level
Employment type:
Full-time
Job function:
Quality Assurance
Industries:
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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Title: Supplier Quality Engineer
Company: Flex
Location: West Columbia, South Carolina, USA
Category: Engineering (Quality Engineering, Process Engineer), Quality Assurance – QA/QC (Quality Engineering)
