Maxonic Inc. · 2 weeks ago
Component Engineer 3
California, United States
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$90/hr - $90/hr
6+ years expMaxonic Inc. is a recruiting company that specializes in connecting candidates with client challenges. They are seeking a Component Engineer 3 responsible for ensuring suppliers meet quality and service requirements, driving continuous improvement, and supporting new product introductions in electronics manufacturing.
ConsultingInformation TechnologyRecruiting
Hiring Manager
Nina Schindler
Responsibilities
Complete project/ part qualification deliverables including Supplier pFMEA, Process Validations (IQ/OQ/PQ), Inspection Reports, Gage R&R, and Process Capability Analysis
Work with suppliers to execute cost reductions, capacity improvements, and risk mitigation
Select the right process and supplier for the part, considering long-term fit and total cost of ownership
Manage supplier changes including manufacturing process changes, production optimization, facility changes, new equipment qualification, and new line validations
Drive changes to ISI requirements as necessary by initiating and managing changes to specifications and drawings through the engineering change order process
Own and drive to closure supplier variances from symptom through root cause analysis to corrective action, including careful CAPA documentation
Effectively prioritize and advance multiple concurrent projects and tasks
Clearly communicate project status to key stakeholders
Build, own, and relentlessly pursue a vision for developing suppliers
Understand proper level of documentation detail for tracking of actions and justification of decisions
Generate key metrics for the team and suppliers, and continually drive for timely achievement of those metrics
Drive suppliers to continually improve their business and manufacturing process performance to meet company requirements for supplier excellence using a collection of best practices in project management, Six Sigma, Lean, SPC and negotiation. Lead these efforts without managerial guidance at several suppliers simultaneously
Implement corrective and preventive actions for supplier process by driving supplier’s investigations and root cause analysis
Provide effective and timely supply base health information and recommendation to management by creating and delivering data-driven supply base information to any level of management at ISI with little or no guidance
Prepare and deliver supplier communications as required by independently working with suppliers on scorecard creation
Work with suppliers and ISI engineering for the new product introduction to:
Create product supplier landscapes to determine launch readiness and report to management
Develop supplier ramp readiness plans by judging business risk based on forecast, supplier capacity, quality performance, and process capability
DFM by engaging suppliers early in development cycle to feedback manufacturability improvements in the designs prior to production
Influence and guide Engineering in choosing suppliers by determining selection criteria for preferred suppliers and leading the team effort to evaluate preferred suppliers
Review, analyze and close customer complaints, manufacturing variance requests, and first article inspections by judging risk analyses and justifications
Evaluate corrective and preventive actions at suppliers, looks for opportunities with suppliers to eliminate recurrence
Qualification
Required
Minimum 8 years related experience with an BS Engineering degree or 6 years' experience with MS in Engineering, or 3 years' experience with PhD
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presentations to executive level management
Excellent Interpersonal skills and team building skills
A proven history of implementing Lean/6 Sigma/SPC Programs at suppliers
Excellent Project Management skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills along with good judgment
Demonstrable knowledge in evaluating and challenging supplier technical, quality, and business capabilities
Demonstrable knowledge of a wide range of manufacturing processes including understanding of key input variables for quality, cost, and capacity (specialization can be in metal fabrication, plastics, electronics, and/or contract manufacturing)
Minimum Education: BS degree in Engineering, advanced degree preferred
Experience with statistical analysis software such as Minitab
Ability to read and interpret detailed mechanical drawings (GD&T) and communicate technical information
Preferred
CAD experience with 3D modeling tools
Experience in a high-volume medical device company
Company
Maxonic Inc.
Maxonic, Inc. is a certified minority-owned technology consulting and staffing firm founded in 2002.
201-500 employees
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