Position Title: SQE Engineer
(For Engineering positions, this is the Technical Ladder Designation)
Business/Function Unit: Operations - Design/MFG Engineering
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Direct Manager:
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1. General Summary:
(Outline the purpose of this position. Why does this position exist at COMPANY?)
This position is responsible for managing supplier quality and material quality into the operations. Ensure timely resolution of the affected materials and provide solution to ensure that the production can proceed in the transition. Also provide the technical assistance to the procurement function in qualifying the new suppliers.
2. Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Include only those current duties & responsibilities that account for 5% or more of the position’s activities. List duties in the order of priority, along with the percentage of time spent on that duty. Identify essential functions in the job.. Consider the following when writing the description:
-Job level – level of skills needed to perform the job, level of knowledge of company policies & procedures and industry practices, etc.
-Job Complexity - complexity of the assignments and analytical skills. Types of contacts required and the amount of judgment the employee must exercise.
-Supervision – amount of supervision needed to complete assignments (i.e. detailed instructions on all work, general instructions on routine work, etc.)
-Experience – amount of previous experience needed to perform the main activities of the position.
No. Description of Responsibilities and Duties % of time
1. Drive programs to develop supplier manufacturing processes, and quality systems.
20%
2. Provide technical support and drive continuous improvement systems to achieve problem resolution. Coordinate between production, engineering, procurement and suppliers.
25%
3. Select, perform supplier audit and First Article qualification of components/assemblies and develop new suppliers.
15%
4. Monitor and continually improve suppliers’ materials quality performance; report monthly supplier quality data
20%
5. Drive supplier actions for timely factory manufacturing/materials issues resolution ; troubleshoot and drive root cause failure analysis
20%
3. Job Specifications:
(Identify the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job competently. K/S/A levels should be stated as minimum requirements. Be realistic in view of the duties and responsibilities).
Knowledge: (acquired information necessary to do the job)
Good track record of new hi-tech project development with suppliers, including second sourcing. Knowledge on PCBA/box build/secondary operation like assemblies and manufacturing technologies as appropriate for the electrical or mechanical preferred position. Knowledgeable in ISO 9000/SPC technique implementation and data analysis/reporting
Skills: (acquired measurable behaviors)
Hands on approach in initiating materials failure analysis and corrective/preventive actions closure. Interface with WG designers to resolve supplier related issues. Drive for solution to issues with some supervision.
Possessed the specialized knowledge to source for alternatives to the problem.
Abilities: (natural talents or developed proficiencies, aptitudes)
Ability to write report on supplier audit with proficiency in English. Capable to converse in Mandarin with the SQE in Sz and Suppliers in China, Taiwan. Acquired the capability to interface with supplier ‘s Mgt for support to attain the required quality level. Capable to interface with the other departments to resolve technical issues.
4. Education and/or Experience:
(Levels of general education & experience should be stated as the minimum level required to perform the duties noted in section 2. Be realistic in view of the duties and responsibilities).
Education: Degree or Diploma, majoring in Electro Mechanical/Electronics Engineering
Experience: 3-5 years experience. Experience in managing/resolving electromechanical manufacturing processes issues and experience in supplier quality management.
5. Supplemental Data:
List other factors that directly impact this position (e.g., impact on business, operating budget, financial responsibilities, number of employee supervised, production requirements etc.)
Reporting Relationships: (Include job title of supervisor and title and number of direct reports)
Individual contributor reporting to the Supplier Quality Engrg Manager
Financial Accountability: (Briefly describe accountability for the control of Company funds e.g., approved limit on expenditures, payroll, operating budget, etc.)
NA
Policy: (Responsibility for formulating policy)
NA
6. Competencies:
List and describe 6 to 10 of the competencies needed to be a top performer in this position. See the Position Description guidelines for examples.
Ability to resolve and drive issues
Customer focus – confident /drive to provide alternative
Commitment to solve issue to rootcause
Communication skills to make presentations
Support cost reduction program proactively
To be able to manage the supplier performance review.
Willingness to put in extra hours
Capable to manage internal and external relationship tactfully.
7. Working Conditions:
Give an indication of the physical environment in which the work is performed. When possible make note of the intensity, frequency, & duration of conditions which the employee may find unpleasant or hazardous. For an office environment, just indicate “Office Environment”
Manufacturing line, lab and office. And supplier premises
Will be exposed to the hazardous environment at the supplier manufacturing facilities.
Be available to travel at short notice.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:
The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the employees assigned to this job.
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Date:5/19/05
Salary Grade:10
Job Code: 4663
Benchmark Title: Supplier/Vendor QA Engineer 3
FLSA Status (In US Only): E
EEO Code (In US Only): 2 |