TE Connectivity · 1 week ago
SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER III
Middletown, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$102K/yr - $153K/yr
8+ years expTE Connectivity is a company focused on creating a safer, sustainable, and more connected world. The Supplier Quality Engineer III is responsible for implementing quality management for Private/Brand Label suppliers and ensuring high-quality standards across all TE products from these suppliers.
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Responsibilities
Deliver on all KPIs that help the business achieve its goal
Lead and drive suppliers’ quality improvement continuously based on TE internal or customer requirements
Customer complaint handling, work with TE CQE or directly with customers for complaints and feedback to the supplier, verify the root cause, and follow up on actions
Investigate the root cause of Quality issues and follow through with timely and effective corrective actions to prevent recurrence for customer and internal problems
Regular quality system audit or process audit for suppliers
Supplier’s performance metrics development and report to top management
Supplier performance assessment and training
CoPQ & Yield improvement; Management review and action implementation
Define cosmetic standard and QIP dimension, and drive suppliers to follow up
Coordinate annual audit /onsite process audit when a quality issue or a customer complaint arises
NPI & Migration projects (BKM/GR&R/FAI/Safe Launch/Sample verification) follow-up and improvements/FAAR package preparation
Follow the product development as an APQP requirement and lead PPAP verification for process and production
Product process control(identify risk and work out mitigation plan)
5M1E change control verification, follow-up approval process on the customer side, and implement the process on the supplier side
Monitor supplier quality performance, summarize scorecard for supplier performance, and request improvement for high-risk suppliers
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree (High School +4 years)
3-5 years of employment experience
B.S. degree (or above) in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
8-12 years' experience in supplier quality or related quality functions
Experience in connector, Cable assembly, Cage assembly, and Antenna manufacturing
Ability to evaluate, qualify, approve appropriate new, competitive suppliers
Researching, evaluating and making recommendations regarding the selection of potential suppliers
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to collect required documentation, submit forms, obtain approvals and enter into internal systems
Determining feasibility commitments related to production process and product
Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills, such as 8D, 5-Why, and 5M1E
Good knowledge in quality tools such as BKM, Cpk, 8D
Demonstrated negotiation skills, good communication in bridging between TE and suppliers on the quality side
Ability for periodic travel required (25%~50%)
Strong communication skills, good at English, including writing, reading, and speaking
Preferred
Experience in the Automotive Industry
Advanced knowledge of supplier management and certification, as an ISO 9001/IATF 16949 internal auditor
Familiar with APQP, PPAP, Control Plan, SPC, and FMEA
A clear understanding of connectors, cable assemblies, antennas, busbars, quality, and requirements, including measurement techniques
Connector/cable assembly/antenna/busbar manufacturing experience
Benefits
Health insurance
401(k)
Disability
Life insurance
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time off
Voluntary benefits
Company
TE Connectivity
TE Connectivity provides and markets engineered electronic components, network solutions, and specialty products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.1B2025-04-29Post Ipo Debt· $1.47B
2025-01-28Post Ipo Debt· $782.37M
2024-07-30Post Ipo Debt· $350M
Leadership Team
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Terrence R. Curtin
Chief Executive Officer
Heath A. Mitts
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-11-14
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