Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer This role has been designed as Hybrid with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office Who We Are Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work We help companies connect protect analyze and act on their data and applications wherever they live from edge to cloud so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today s complex world Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what s next We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs We make bold moves together and are a force for good If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you Open up opportunities with HPE Job Family Definition Responsible for designing implementing and maintaining quality engineering protocols and methods for building assembly and test transforming materials into partially finished or finished products Ensures compliance of manufacturing and production processes with internal and external safety quality and regulatory standards requirements for worldwide distribution Designs methods and procedures for inspecting testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of production processes production equipment and finished products Performs analysis of reports and production data to identify trends and recommend updates or changes to design test manufacturing quality standards and procedures when necessary Recommends performance objectives for engineering test manufacturing product and design functions May assure compliance to in-house and or external specifications and standards i e Six Sigma Lean Sigma and others Management Level Definition Contributes to assignments of limited scope by applying technical concepts and theoretical knowledge acquired through specialized training education or previous experience Acts as team member by providing information analysis and recommendations in support of team efforts Exercises independent judgment within defined parameters What you ll do We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Supplier Quality Engineer SQE to manage and improve supplier quality performance for electronic and mechanical components used in our networking product lines The SQE will work closely with suppliers design engineers sourcing and manufacturing teams to ensure that supplied parts meet all required specifications and quality standards Supplier Qualification and Auditing Qualify new suppliers through audits and capability assessments Conduct periodic supplier audits ISO 9001 IATF 16949 IPC standards etc Evaluate supplier processes quality systems and capacity for continuous improvement Quality Assurance Compliance Ensure supplier compliance with engineering specifications RoHS and environmental regulatory requirements Review and approve PPAP FAI and quality documentation from suppliers Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for supplier-related issues 8D 5 Why Fishbone Issue Resolution Work with suppliers to drive zero-defect quality culture and reduce defect rates Develop incoming inspection plans and criteria for electronic PCBs ICs connectors and mechanical parts enclosures fasteners thermal parts Collaborate with internal engineering teams to interpret technical drawings schematics and specifications Component Quality Management Continuous Improvement Monitor and report supplier quality metrics PPM DPPM on-time delivery Implement and track supplier improvement programs and initiatives Support cost reduction and localization initiatives without compromising quality What you need to bring Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Engineering Mechanical Electrical or related field 3 years of experience in supplier quality ideally within electronics or networking industries Strong knowledge of electronic and mechanical components used in telecom networking products Familiarity with IPC standards GD T APQP PPAP and statistical quality tools Experience with ISO 9001 14001 IATF 16949 or other quality system standards Strong analytical communication and supplier management skills Ability to travel to supplier sites domestically and internationally Experience 3 - 5 years experience in a component manufacturing environment as a quality process engineer Familiar with process and quality requirements for any of the following components - Passives capacitors Resistors diodes Transistors LEDs and etc Actives ASIC FPGA Logic Memory programmable storage etc Mechanicals Connectors Heatsink Thermal interface material Fan Tray etc Optics - Optical cable SFP Others PSU PCB PCBA Label Insulators electrical cable Membrane packaging material etc Preferred Skills Experience with PCBA manufacturing surface mount technology SMT or cable assemblies Knowledge of network hardware switches routers access points etc Proficiency in quality tools Minitab SPC FMEA DOE Additional Skills Accountability Accountability Action Planning Active Learning Inactive Active Listening Agile Methodology Agile Scrum Development Analytical Thinking Bias Coaching Creativity Critical Thinking Cross-Functional Teamwork Data Analysis Management Data Collection Management Inactive Data Controls Design Design Thinking Empathy Follow-Through Group Problem Solving Growth Mindset Intellectual Curiosity Inactive Long Term Planning Managing Ambiguity 5 more What We Can Offer You Health Wellbeing We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical financial and emotional wellbeing Personal Professional Development We also invest in your career because the better you are the better we all are We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division Unconditional Inclusion We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs We make bold moves together and are a force for good Let s Stay Connected Follow on Instagram to see the latest on people culture and tech at HPE india networking Job Engineering Job Level TCP 01 HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity Veterans Disabled LGBT employer We do not discriminate on the basis of race gender or any other protected category and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications merit and business need Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together Please click here Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran Individual with Disabilities HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories