TE Connectivity · 7 hours ago
SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER III (SW Territory: Texas, Arizona, Oklahoma, Colorado, New Mexico)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$102K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expTE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer and connected future. They are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer III to oversee quality management systems, lead supplier quality initiatives, and ensure compliance with quality standards.
AutomotiveElectrical DistributionHardwareManufacturingSoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Act as organization and suppliers' single-point-of-contact for topics and issues related to supplier quality
Lead supplier related APQP activities to ensure incoming quality is proactively planned, prepared, and ensured in advance before PPAP and production release
Continually improve supplier performance through coaching, teaching, training, consequence enforcement, supplier awards and motivation, supplier restriction and disqualification, etc
Measure and communicate supplier performance to those suppliers and the organization
Evaluate, qualify, approve appropriate new, competitive suppliers (including search for new suppliers), in collaboration with the commodity teams
Review and approve/reject/amend supplier Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions for new product releases and qualifying changes to existing components
Monitor quality data within the operating systems to ensure data accuracy and develop reporting systems to accurately document and record supplier trends and performance
Periodically monitor quality specifications to ensure supplier compliance
Work with engineering to clarify and change specs regarding incoming goods when necessary
Clearly communicate (and enforce) TE's requirements and expectations to suppliers
Solicit, drive, monitor, review, approve and validate containment/corrective/preventive actions by suppliers. Facilitate supplier quality roadmaps leading to improved supplier performance
Conduct process and system audits of suppliers and maintain working knowledge of AS9100
Participate to support QBRs (Quarterly Business Review) with key suppliers
Coordinate TE Supplier Days with key suppliers
Perform source inspection and product assessments at suppliers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree (Electrical Engineering, preferred, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering or other engineering discipline) or other equivalent work experience
Minimum of 5+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment
3+ years in a supplier development role
3+ years conducting quality audits
Must be able to travel 50% of the time
This position requires access to information that is subject to stringent controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent residents, persons granted asylee status in the U.S., or persons admitted into the U.S. as a refugee
Preferred
Aerospace industry experience is a plus
Plating, Heat Treatment, Additive Manufacturing is a plus
Working knowledge of ISO 9001 preferred AS9100
Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt certification is a plus
Practical application of 8D, 5-why and Ishikawa
Excellent people skills
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
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
T
Terrence R. Curtin
Chief Executive Officer
Heath A. Mitts
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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