Amazon · 1 day ago
Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer, IRQ (Infrastructure Reliability & Quality)
Herndon, Virginia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$137K/yr - $185K/yr
6+ years expAmazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure the highest level of quality and reliability for critical equipment used in AWS data centers. The role involves collaborating with various teams to manage supplier quality, develop quality improvement initiatives, and conduct audits to ensure compliance with AWS standards.
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Responsibilities
Develop, implement and maintain the Supplier Quality roadmap for complex electrical and or mechanical infrastructure equipment to meet the technical and quality requirements
Manage complete equipment lifecycle quality, working closely with suppliers, engineering, procurement and other internal stakeholders
Responsible for improving equipment quality by identifying and closing gaps by performing thorough on-site audits to ensure suppliers' quality systems, products, and processes are meeting AWS Quality and product specification requirements
Drive Supplier Quality Improvement Programs track supplier performance along with goal settings for key performance indicators
Develop critical to quality parameters, perform critical-to-quality inspections and functional testing for complex equipment to ensure suppliers provide defect-free, high quality equipment to AWS and its customers
Review historical failures, equipment design changes and lessons learned to incorporate relevant inspections & tests and update equipment technical specifications
Lead complex electrical and mechanical infrastructure equipment as well as critical component(s) root cause analysis, working with suppliers, cross-functional teams such as reliability and design engineering teams
Responsible for evaluating and validating complex root cause analysis reports from a technical perspective using critical thinking and quality principles
Develop new product (equipment) and/or new supplier qualification plans in terms of quality. Drive the quality program from prototyping to mass production stage for complex electrical and mechanical equipment that are part of AWS Data Centers
Ability to perform data analysis on failures reported during the equipment life cycle and create technical reports to provide design and specification improvement inputs and to drive improvement(s) at supplier factories
Work on concurrent projects, sometimes in multiple geographical regions
Demonstrate a can-do attitude and thriving in a fast-paced work environment
Keys to success in this role include sound judgment and excellent written and verbal communication skills
This role requires 30-50% international and domestic travel
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
6+ years of proven experience in improving product quality for electro-mechanical products in a manufacturing environment
5+ years of experience in a Supplier Quality Engineering role
Preferred
Experience with Six Sigma tools and Lean techniques
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer
Practical Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, 8D, DMAIC, and Six Sigma methodologies
Certified QMS Auditor
Practical Knowledge ISO 9001 QMS Standard
1+ years of experience on data center electro-mechanical equipment
Benefits
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Parental leave
Company
Amazon
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