Supplier Quality Engineer

 The Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible for managing supplier performance and ensuring the quality and reliability of components and assemblies used in high-power conversion systems including power electronics modules, printed circuit board assemblies, and electromechanical subsystems.

Defining, planning, initiation and control of supplier-related quality assurance and management activities. Performs audits to ensure compliance with quality standards of their organization and regulatory standards.

This position will be onsite in Greenville SC. 

• The main responsibility is to manage the supply base to achieve required levels of quality, reliability, and supplier performance.
• Manage supplier quality nonconformance costs by developing supplier targets and driving process improvement, CAPA Verification, and supplier product & process audits
• Participate in supplier selection with procurement and provide input on make/buy decisions by providing supplier capability analysis.
• Analyze supplier performance data including cost of poor quality, supplier defect rate, and corrective action effectiveness.
• Create and manage supplier development and/or improvement plans for underperforming suppliers using quality tools, Kaizen events, and relationship management
• Provide input to identify preferred suppliers
• Qualify supplier processes: process validation
• Develop periodic reports on supplier performance (scorecards). Establish and maintain periodic reviews with suppliers on their performance, Supplier Maintenance, and Improvement plan
• Collaboratively interact with manufacturing plant quality and engineering teams to collect, analyze, and summarize supplier performance data
• Work with suppliers to resolve or improve quality issues and to implement effective corrective action. Ensure on time processing of non-conforming components
• Lead structured problem-solving activities with suppliers using methodologies such as Eight Disciplines Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, and Corrective and Preventive Action processes, ensuring effective issue resolution and implementation of sustainable corrective actions.
• Ensure effective supplier change management processes including design changes, process changes, and component revisions that may impact product quality, reliability, or performance.
• Interact with manufacturing plants and engineering teams to optimize documentation related to supplier quality and inspection checks

Experience Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering. Minimum three years of experience in a Supplier Quality role supporting electromechanical systems, power electronics, or printed circuit board assemblies including automated optical inspection and functional testing processes.
• Knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes such as printed circuit board assembly, automated optical inspection, functional testing, and system-level electrical testing is highly desirable.
• Effective technical writing skills, communication, and interpersonal skills are required.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills with the ability to engage various levels of stakeholders and team members in remote locations.
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Supplier auditing experience

Travel

• 40% of travel include supplier visits, supplier audits, and support supplier development activities both domestically and internationally.
• International travel experience and the capability to operate in foreign cultures required.

Required Characteristics

• Self-motivated individual who will take the initiative to complete tasks.
• Strong critical thinking and communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate information gathered from multiple sources and present complex data in a coherent manner.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and tasks.
• High-energy, results-oriented, self-motivated, self-reliant, team player.

Benefits

•  401(k) matching
•  Dental and vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
•  Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
•  Tuition reimbursement

EPC Power is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.