Illuminate Technologies · 2 months ago
Supplier Quality Engineer Supervisor (SQE Supervisor)
Etna, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$85K/yr - $92K/yr
10+ years expIlluminate USA is a joint venture focused on transforming solar panel manufacturing in Central Ohio. The Supplier Quality Engineering Supervisor will oversee the Supplier Quality Assurance function, ensuring the quality of solar components from global suppliers through assessments, audits, and corrective actions.
CRMInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Assist the SQE Manager in developing the annual supplier qualification and monitoring program for all key suppliers located at various international locations
Execute supplier assessments, audits and development protocols; recommend mitigation and corrective action plan for any identified gaps; drive quality improvements, as necessary
Support the Procurement team with the supplier approval process by assessing manufacturing/technology capabilities, along with Health, Safety and Environmental Management System requirements
Support the SQE Manager in driving a New Product Introduction Process and work with Supplier Quality Engineers, Process Engineering and Production teams for seamless introduction of new components into manufacturing lines prior to formal stage gate approval
Develop key metrics (defect rate, NCRs, RMAs, findings etc.), monitor and improve supplier performance
Supervise and/or execute the review of supplier documentation through Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) – review of product specifications, D/PFMEA, Control Plans, Bill of Materials, material and product data sheets, statistical process control data, (Cpk/Ppk Analysis), packaging, reliability qualification tests, etc
Ensure compliance of suppliers to relevant quality and product certification standards – ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, IEC 61215, UL 61730 and other applicable international and regulatory standards
As needed, support the proper training and qualification to all supplier and internal employees on supplier and incoming quality management systems, procedures and continual improvement initiatives
Other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned due to criticality and urgency
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science with 10+ years manufacturing experience in one or more of the following industries: solar, electronics, semiconductor or automotive preferred
Minimum 5+ years experience in supplier quality and/or supplier development
Minimum 3+ years experience in Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and/or Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
Minimum 3+ years' experience in managing suppliers located in both US-domestic and other international locations, especially in Asia
Strong background in quality management systems, preferably ISO 9001; certified lead quality auditor
Proven experience in root cause analysis, process improvements and implementation of quality control measures
Adept in New Product Introduction (NPI) Process with cross-functional coordination with Supply Chain, Engineering, Logistics, Program Management and Production Planning groups
Great supervisory skills, written and verbal communication and project management skills
Willing to do 100% on-site work; remote work not possible unless on business travel
Willing to do domestic and international travel (up to 40% max)
Preferred
Master's degree in Engineering or Science
Certification in Quality Engineering (American Society for Quality - CQA, CQE, CQM)
Experience in high-volume data management and reporting platforms (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
Fluent in written and verbal communication in both Mandarin and English
Intensive experience in statistical process control and analysis using statistical software (e.g, JMP and Minitab)
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
AD&D insurance
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Company
Illuminate Technologies
Illuminate provides government agencies, commercial enterprises, and network operators with the data, services, and technology that helps them protect the information that surrounds us all and extract real value from it.
11-50 employees
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Leadership Team
Tameika Hollis
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Linthicum
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