Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Posted:
8/29/2024, 6:27:14 AM

Location(s):
Massachusetts, United States ⋅ Chelmsford, Massachusetts, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $12 billion in FY22 and approximately 25,000 people globally working alongside 125,000 global customers, ADI ensures today’s innovators stay Ahead of What’s Possible.

As part of the AD Federal Quality organization, the Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) will work with ADI's engineering and manufacturing teams to resolve key supplier issues.

The SQE will investigate and resolve supplier issues by non-conformance investigations, utilizing SCARs, conducting audits, analyzing defect trends, and leading continuous improvement projects.

Key Points for Supplier Quality Engineer

  • Oversee supplier approval process per internal procedures
    • QMS evaluation
    • Perform periodic Supplier QMS and process audits
    • Work with Engineering to develop quality plan for New Product Introduction
  • Develop suppliers that are not ISO Certified
  • Drive supplier improvement including
    • “Zero Defect Philosophy”
    • Monitor incoming failure rates and improve supply chain KPIs
    • Issuing and managing supplier corrective actions as necessary to improve the performance of our suppliers
  • Act as a liaison for customer returns that are found to be supplier related
  • Ensure supplier certifications are kept up-to-date
  • Control and manage the AVL on a quarterly basis
  • Work with the Conflict Minerals team to ensure compliance
  • Facilitate supplier MRB utilizing TRB/Change request
  • Own the supplier ratings/scorecard process
  • Improve and maintain the Supplier Quality Manual
  • Serve as the point of contact person for all supplier related issues
  • Work with Purchasing Org. for supplier risk assessment and supplier performance
  • Work with the incoming inspection dept. to ensure compliance to SCDs including:
    • First Article review
    • Incoming inspection lot accept/reject reports (LAR)
  • Support cross-functional teams regarding supplier PCNs
  • Work with cross-functional team to manage/support supplier obsolescence

Qualifications:

  • Must be a US Citizen
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field or equivalent experience (5+ years)
  • Leadership and effective oral communication across functions of all business units
  • An understanding of quality tools such as, but not limited to: Six Sigma, 8D, 5-Why, FTA, Pareto Analysis, FMEA, and Lean Manufacturing
  • Understanding of Quality Management Systems: ISO9001, AS9100, and other related systems
  • Certified Quality Auditor is a plus
  • Experience with First Article Inspection Reports (AS9102)
  • Experience with AS9145 APQP/PPAP process for Aerospace
  • Must have strong Engineering skills regarding machining, process flow
  • Actively manage suppliers to ensure there are no regressions with the implementation of new processes
  • Strong project management skills
  • Proven Leadership skills
  • Excellent communication skills in difficult/diverse situations; level-headed and articulate to handle interactions with executive management, suppliers and auditors
  • Self-driven/tenacious motivation to acquire knowledge as situations dictate
  • The SQE will report to the Quality Engineering Manager

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For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export  licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.  As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.

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Job Req Type: Experienced

          

Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time

          

Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days

          

Security Clearance required: Yes