Spectris · 3 days ago
Supplier Quality Engineer - Electronics
Niwot, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$76K/yr - $116K/yr
5+ years expParticle Measuring Systems is a global leader for micro-contamination monitoring equipment improving the performance of clean manufactures in the semiconductor and pharmaceutical industries. The Supplier Quality Engineer - Electronics will contribute to the success of the Operations Team by applying their expertise in Quality to support the achievement of team and company goals, focusing on improving the incoming quality and reliability of printed circuit board assemblies sourced from key suppliers.
ElectronicsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Develop strong process knowledge and working relationships with our PCBA manufacturers; visit sites regularly (Primarily Mexico and Thailand) to review quality practices and processes and work with suppliers to continually improve
Evaluate and report on PCBA supplier performance via monthly business reviews and quarterly scorecard reviews
Perform root cause analysis of non-conforming PCBAs and drive continuous improvement projects to reduce scrap, rework, and field (Warranty/DOA) failures
Issue Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCARs) and drive effective root cause identification and corrective/preventive actions
Collaborate with PMS engineering and manufacturing to build product knowledge and skill set to develop functional test fixtures for mature products for use at suppliers and/or use internally at PMS
Develop best practices for establishing minimum test coverage and design rules to ensure PCBAs are testable using ICT, FCT, Flying Probe or other appropriate means
Conduct supplier audits and ensure closure of all ensuing actions
Act as lead for “first article” qualification of new and revised PCBAs
Join NPI project teams (New Product Introduction) to ensure that adequate supplier-based risk-reduction has been performed prior to release of new products
Partner with 3rd party In-Circuit and Functional Test development firms to define and execute test plans for PCBAs
Work with key suppliers to support product transfers from Thailand to Mexico and form US-based prototype facilities to the longer term production locations
Define incoming inspection plans for PCBAs
Continuously evaluate processes for improvements in efficiency, quality, and safety
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Responsibilities may evolve over time, and other related duties may be assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the company
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher education in Electrical Engineering or manufacturing
Minimum 5 years work experience in Supplier Quality Engineering
Technical background or experience in PCBA manufacturing and fabrication processes, rules, technical challenges, and acceptance criteria (SMT, AOI, X-ray, ICT, FCT)
Experience with cross functional team settings transitioning products from Design to Production
Experience conducting supplier assessments/audits to ISO or other standards
Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and communication skills
Preferred
3+ years experience in Electronic Equipment Manufacturing
Certification to IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610, IPC-J-Std-001
5+ years experience in ISO Quality Standards and Quality Systems
ASQ CQE or CQA certification
Benefits
Health coverage: medical, dental, vision, fsa, onsite clinic (CO employees), life insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Vacation, holiday, and leave policies
Tuition reimbursement, Employee recognition programs, Employee assistance programs
Company
Spectris
Spectris is a supplier of tech instruments, test equipment, and software for the industrial applications.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$400M2025-07-02Acquired
2024-11-11Post Ipo Debt· $400M
1988-11-29IPO
Leadership Team
Ken Smith
President, Asia Pacific
Recent News
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