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Job type full-time
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About company
Established in taiwan in 1974, foxconn technology group (foxconn) is the world’s largest electronics manufacturerFoxconn is also the leading technological solution provider, and it continuously leverages its expertise in software and hardware to integrate its unique manufacturing systems with emerging technologiesBy capitalizing on its expertise in cloud computing, mobile devices, iot, big data, ai, smart networks, and robotics / automation, the group has expanded not only its capabilities into the development of electric vehicles, digital health and robotics, but also three key technologies –ai, semiconductors and new-generation communications technology – which are key to driving its long-term growth strategy and the four core product pillars: consumer products, enterprise products, computing products and components and others.
About job
This position is for supplier quality engineer for the battery pack plant, reporting to the supplier quality engineering managerThe role of this position is to support the supplier quality team and is responsible for part and process qualification activities, quality management, and continuous improvement activities with suppliersThe individual will coordinate resolution of quality issues and disposition of defective material with the supplier, engineering/manufacturing teams, production, and quality assurance to achieve problem resolution from suppliers and communicate progress and results to our internal teamsThe supplier quality engineer will demonstrate competence and skills from a background in automotive engineering, applying experience gained from working with tier 1 automotive suppliers.
Job responsibilities
Track and manage supplier issues for the battery pack plant.
Work with production and manufacturing quality teams to create work instructions, and initiate sorting or rework at the plant for supplier issues, and track supplier containment clean points through for sort closure.
Improve supplier performance through effective and on time completion of supplier corrective action requests (containment, root cause, countermeasure implemented), and always keep corrective action matrix up to date.
Provide supplier corrective action requests status updates for supplier quality engineering manager and quality engineers as needed.
Monitor supplier charge back cost request to actual cost received improving chargeback cost over all for supplier issues.
Track of top problem suppliers and work with manufacturing quality team for continuous improvement.
Utilize proactive and reactive engineering problem solving skills; troubleshoot complex issues using fundamental principles.
Read and interpret technical requirements/specifications documents; write routine reports and correspondence clearly and accurately; speak effectively before groups of customers, suppliers, or employees of the organization.
Frequent travel is required to supplier sites to conduct regular audits to ensure quality compliance.
Education and ideal experience
Bachelor’s degree (b.s.) in mechanical, electrical, materials, or industrial engineering from a four-year accredited college or university required.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of multi-disciplinary systems.
Asq cqe & six sigma certification are preferred.
A minimum of five years of experience with supplier quality.
Specific training and demonstrated success in applying design for quality and problem-solving methodologies including 8d’s, fmea, process capability analysis, hypothesis testing, doe, spc etc.
Minitab or other statistical software capabilities, and experience with mechanical metrology tools/equipment are preferred.
Knowledge and experience with gd&t for design and specification reading.
Strong communication skills (verbal, written and presentation) and ability to discuss technical issues with wide range of audiences.
Present to various levels of management with different depth of expertise; articulate specifics on products’ details; describe development proposals and problem descriptions.
Proficiency in microsoft office tools (word, excel, powerpoint, project, etc.).
Preferences and qualifications
The successful candidate for this position must have a broad technical background with the ability to work with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers across a wide variety of issues.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills are an absolute requirement to establish and maintain professional, effective working relationship within and outside the company.
Must be self-directed with exceptional time management, prioritization, and organizational skills; strong project management skills to keep team and actions on track to completion.
Prior background in automotive engineering; experience working with tier 1 automotive suppliers.
Proven experience working with suppliers, including new launches and improving underperforming suppliers through supplier improvement programs.
Strong quality background with great understanding and use of 8d’s, along with problem solving tools to support root cause, corrective and preventive actions & validations (brainstorm facilitation, hypothesis testing, design of experiments, 5 why, etc.)
Experience working with suppliers on critical risk assessments, as well as developing pfmea, and control plans for quality standards to assure products will meet expectations of design for reliability and manufacturing process.
Process capability analysis and spc tools for supplier’s process ability to always meet defined specifications and quality standards.
Understanding and knowledge about product development; demonstrated end-to-end product experience.
Knowledgeable of electrification technology functionality and features on the system level.
Demonstrated hands-on approach, analytical abilities, and attention to detail.
Motivated to learn and develop incredible on-the-job experience.
Work environment and physical demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock; outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold (non-weather); extreme heat (non-weather) and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet, with occasional exposure to noisy laboratory environmentsWearing of safety glasses when in manufacturing, testing, and laboratory environments is requiredRemoval or covering of metallic jewelry in the presence of high-voltage batteries is required.
The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 25 poundsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, ability to adjust focus, and color vision; corrective lenses are acceptable.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The position requires a mix of office work, travel to customer sites, standing and walking to various laboratories and offices.
Remote-work arrangements available until location finalizationRelocation may be required within 6 months of start date.
Compensation & benefits
Robust health, vision, and dental plans
Competitive market salary
Vacation plans and paid time-off
Retirement and matching 401k
Family and life insurance options
Foxconn provides equal employment opportunities (eeo) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or geneticsIn addition to federal law requirements, foxconn complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilitiesThis policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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