Supplier Quality Engineer

In our ‘always on’ world, we believe it’s essential to have a genuine connection with the work you do.

Engineer, Supplier Quality

Juárez, Bermúdez

General Summary

Perform supplier audits to support supplier selection and management processes through periodic supplier quality risk assessments and sustainability surveys.   Work with purchasing to establish and implement integration plans for new suppliers, maintain and evaluate supplier performance quality metrics, assist in the development of long-term strategies to meet quality goals, and achieve compliance, financial and performance goals.

Duties & Responsibilities

Review and implement corporate and local quality system management processes and procedures.

Create and execute audit plans for strategic, new, third party and low performing suppliers.

Execute audits with suppliers including quality system Risk Assessments and Sustainability Surveys consistent with corporate procedures, guidelines, and scheduled plans.   Follow-up with all identified corrective actions in a timely fashion.

Collaborate with Commodity and Category buyers to analyze supplier assessments in order to develop supplier capabilities to meet CommScope requirements.

Analyze supplier capacity and process capability constraints and, if found deficient, develop/manage plans with suppliers for improvement of these requirements.

Work with procurement personnel to engage in Supplier Business Reviews (SBR’s) with key suppliers to ensure full readiness to support CommScope product production, initial demand and upside requirements.

·       Collaborate with Commodity and Category buyers, follow up and drive to root cause, corrective actions with all external and internal suppliers to drive DPPM metrics to designated goals (commodity goal level at a minimum).

·       Provide a focal point to review all supplier generated change requests (PCN’s) affecting the Americas regions.

·       Support continuous improvement efforts at suppliers based on analysis of problem suppliers.   Provide leadership and/or participation of DOE’s and Kaizen events for selected Suppliers.

·       Oversee and approve Incoming Inspection control plans for purchased and manufactured materials.

·       Participate in Material Review Board analysis of defective materials in conjunction with the various CommScope Americas region manufacturing Operational Quality teams.

·       Coordinate component level material qualifications (First Article Inspection) procedures for new materials and alternate sources.

·       Review and maintain supplier Quality score cards with strategic suppliers.

·       Provide Management with relevant data on a scheduled basis to communicate and address supplier excellence issues.

·       Reviews, analysis and reports on supplier’s quality discrepancies related to assembly, process, mechanical, electrical and electro-mechanical systems.   Working with suppliers, investigates problems and develops disposition and corrective actions for recurring discrepancies.   Interfaces with manufacturing, engineering, customer, vendor and subcontractor representatives to determine responsibilities.

·      Recommends corrective actions, dispositions and modifications.

Accountability / Impact

Responsible for generating, establishing and implementing quality improvement plans for direct product material, production materials and third-party suppliers, working with these suppliers to resolve major quality issues and improve quality of parts supplied to Commscope or parts supplied directly to CommScope customers

Competencies

7.  Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivery multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

31.  Situational Adaptability: Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

18.  Global Perspective: Taking a broad view when approaching issues, using a global lens.

8.  Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quality, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

12.  Decision Quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

16.  Drives Engagement: Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.

Required Qualifications for Consideration

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering related area.
• 5 + years of experience in Injection Molding as Quality or Manufacturing Engineering, supplier quality improvement, supplier development, quality audits, and continuous process improvement in a manufacturing-related environment.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in using Lean Six Sigma tools
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.).
• Detail oriented individual with excellent English communication skills.
• Ability to manage priorities / time with competing demands.
• Ability to travel to locations / regions in North, Central and South America and acquire appropriate visas when required.

Desirable Qualifications Job Specifications

• SAP knowledge
• Six Sigma certification
• Certified Quality Engineer, or Certified Quality Auditor
• Working knowledge and application of ISO quality Standards.
• Experience with the development and documentation of quality systems, processes and procedures; experience creating and documenting standard operating procedures (SOP) for supplier integration, development and metrics.
• Good Analytical skills.
• Tenacious capability to engage suppliers and follow through on requirements
• Experience and knowledge in a commodity process expertise: e.g. Molding, Fiber Optics, Plating, Sheet Metal fabrication, High Speed Stamping

Why CommScope:

CommScope is on a quest to deliver connectivity that empowers how we live, work, and learn. Our employees push the boundaries of communications technology that enables game-changing discoveries like 5G, the Internet of Things, and gigabit speeds for everyone, everywhere. With our unmatched expertise in copper, fiber, and wireless infrastructure, our global clients rely on us to outperform today and be ready for the needs of tomorrow. 

If you want to grow your career alongside bright, passionate, and caring people who strive to create what's next…..come connect to your future at CommScope.

CommScope is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), including people with disabilities and veterans. If you are seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process, please contact us to submit your request at talentacquisition@commscope.com. You can also learn more about CommScope’s accommodation process and EEO policy at https://jobs.commscope.com/eeo 

  ; ;