Software Engineer

Job Title

Supplier Quality Engineer – Electrical & Electronics

Location

Schenectady, NY

Duration

12 Months

Hybrid Schedule

2 days in office per week

Working Hours

Flexible hours depending on business needs

Travel

Domestic possible international, up to 50%

Interview Process

Virtual, 1 round with Manager and additional team members

Role Summary/Purpose

Manage quality performance of assigned suppliers

Responsible for product/part qualifications

Track metrics & work on quality improvement plans

Review & approve quality plans

Investigate quality escapes for root cause analysis & corrective actions

Mentor suppliers in quality requirements and tools

Provide onsite support as needed

Essential Functions (Responsibilities)

Manage supplier qualifications ensuring product compliance

Region Coverage – North Americas region, USA

Own product/manufacturing process qualifications at suppliers

Execute supplier evaluation process for new on-boarding

Conduct surveillance audits for effective process control

Facilitate serial production needs and product release

Organize/perform inspections ensuring product quality compliance

Support customer witness inspections like FAT and COP

Witness testing at independent third-party laboratories

Own SRG metrics and conduct audits as needed

Collect supplier process data for CTQ characteristics

Manage supplier non-conformance NCRs and Service Notices (SN)

Perform robust Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to solve quality issues

Coordinate with sourcing, Design Engineering & Materials and Process Engineering

Drive consistency and adherence to quality procedures

Provide technical guidance to suppliers

Work closely with commercial, engineering, and manufacturing teams

Provide Sourcing Quality input during product design reviews

Develop supplier base and approve new suppliers

Qualification/Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

8-12 Years industry experience in Electrical & Electronics Field

3 years experience in Supply Chain, Supplier Quality

Strong background in engineering drawings/specifications

Strong background in checking the PCBA quality

Ability to trace and interpret wiring schematics and logic circuits

Demonstrated technical aptitude and passion for quality

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Team player in cross-functional team environment

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Project Management skills

Willingness to travel domestically and internationally at short notice

Desired Characteristics

Advanced Technical Degree in Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering

Knowledge and experience in the instrumentation field

Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt certified or equivalent

Well versed with industry technical standards

Experience in Power Generation equipment manufacturing industry

Field experience in Gas Turbine Power Plants

Demonstrated proactive approach and issue ownership

Highly self-motivated

Influencing Skills