Supplier Quality Engineer II

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Purpose Statement: The Supplier Quality Engineer II is responsible to drive the organization's Zero Defect Strategy and continual improvement into the supply base for both compliance and risk mitigation within operations. This role will represent the supplier quality function to customers, external auditors, and internal teams for all incoming raw material and services.

Supplier Quality is a key technical and indirect leadership function that will apply fundamentals of quality in order to influence suppliers in meeting or exceeding expectations. (Enter specific assignment information, examples: This role will be manufacturing based at our manufacturing facility located in Neenah, Wisconsin focusing on electrical assemblies.

Or This role will be regionally based supporting all manufacturing sites with the AMER region for fabrication and machining. This role will be Global, shaping support for supplier quality engineers at varying levels of proficiency in IT system use) Key Job Accountabilities: Supplier Qualification

• Lead supplier qualification as a key member in supplier selection and evaluation teams using a risk based approach. Lead supplier audits applying good auditing practices and our Quality Management System (QMS) in both new programs and on-going management of suppliers. Part Qualification
• Use purchased product specifications to identify Critical to Quality features and complete part qualification activities using different elements of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) to flow requirements from Customers into the supply base. Connect part qualification activities into receiving inspection setting both sampling plans and inspection criteria. Represent Supplier Quality in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) teams and supplier change requests as a key member driving Zero Defect strategies into the supply chain. Supplier Management
• Lead supplier corrective action activities in multiple levels of the supply chain using non-conforming parts, data trends and supplier audit findings. Analyze data to identify trends and provide suppliers feedback to drive supplier performance improvements. Assist in categorization of suppliers by risk for additional development or auditing activities. Engineering expertise
• Apply expertise in assigned engineering function to challenge suppliers processes using a risk based approach. The approach includes design reviews, process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA), control plans (CP) and statistical process controls (SPC) applied to selected manufacturing technologies. Assist in guiding or shaping future Supplier Quality Strategies and support development of supplier quality engineers in both technical growth and supplier quality fundamentals. Apply domain depth to standard operating procedures (SOP), work instructions (WI) and templates to improve standard work and operational rigor within function. Education/Experience Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree with 2 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered. Other Qualifications: ASQ Certification preferred (CQE, CQA, CMQOE) Broad understanding of materials, manufacturing technologies and processes Physical Requirements: Role will support operational teams in a manufacturing environment with required personal protective equipment. Facilities include comfortable temperatures, repetitive low noise level and suitable lighting for required tasks. May require walking, standing and sitting, using a computer, and other office equipment. Direct interaction with people and equipment is event driven and will include activities related to inspecting, qualifying, troubleshooting and improving jigs, fixtures, and manufacturing methods using different types of components or material. Role may require working individually on tasks with a prolonged focus on written material, working collectively as part of a team of various disciplines and backgrounds and working in multiple software systems. Travel Requirements: Less than 40% This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform. Your Rewards and Wellbeing We believe in rewarding your contribution with a comprehensive package designed to support your life both inside and outside of work. Financial Bonuses & Compensation: 13th Salary Meal Tickets Childbirth Bonus Financial Support for Exceptional Situations Referral Bonus Discretionary Performance-Related Bonus Health & Wellbeing: Private Health Insurance Psychotherapy & Emotional Support Fitness Membership in Oradea On-site Medical Cabinet Annual Leave & Time Off: Annual Leave: Employees receive between 22 and 26 days of paid annual leave, scaling with their seniority Volunteer Time Off Recognition & Rewards Employee Recognition Program Idea Generation Program "Thank You" Program Everyday Perks & Facilities Free Transportation On-site Canteen Bookster Employee Discounts Application Process At Plexus, we don't look for culture fit, we look for culture add. We value the unique perspectives you bring and review every candidate holistically, balancing professional experience, education and individual journey. Accessibility and Accommodations As a Disability Confident employer, we recruit purely on the basis of skills and merit, ensuring an equitable process for everyone. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or special requirements. If you require support during the application process, please contact us at GHQ.TA@plexus.com with your contact information and a description of your needs. Note: This inbox is dedicated to accommodation requests; please note that application status updates cannot be provided via this address.