Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Posting Start Date 07-02-2025 Job Posting End Date 09-05-2025

Crown Technical Systems, a Flex Company, is a leader in power distribution and protection systems concentrating on sophisticated, state-of-the-art relay and control panels, medium voltage switchgear, and enclosures (power/control buildings/ E-Houses). We specialize in customized, turn-key solutions that ensure safe, secure, and reliable power distribution.

Working at Crown Technical Systems offers a dynamic and rewarding career path for individuals seeking to power the world. Through hands-on training, mentorship, and a culture of internal promotion, we empower you to reach your full potential and contribute to projects that truly matter.

Job Summary

The " Supplier Quality Engineer " will be based in Dallas TX. reporting to Quality Manager

Responsible for supplier development in a manufacturing or service process; works with suppliers to continuously improve performance, implement process controls and develop quality assurance plans.

Responsibilities:

• Supplier Selection---Select the suitable supplier with jointed-effort of sourcing on aspects of quality, capability, pricing, delivery, environment, society regulation, etc. against customer requirements.

• Supplier Qualification---Implement the new supplier qualification thru the process of capability matching, supplier risk assessment, supplier self-assessment, onsite qualification audit, qualification database management.
• VEA (Value-Added Engineering Activity) ---Understand customer drawing, specification to feedback value-added engineering proposal to customer and supplier for optimization of supplier manufacturing process or products.
• Material (Component) Qualification---Implement PPAP (FAI). PPAP include FAI, Material Certificates, Quality/Process Control Plan, FMEA, MSA, Process Parameter Sheet, RoHS compliance, Reliability Test, COC, etc.
• Pilot Run Tracking---Track the new qualified parts quality performance to ensure meet the customer quality requirements in pilot run phase. Drive supplier corrective action from supplier in Pilot Runs (1-3 lots) and smoothly transfer the pilot run to mass production.
• Hot Issue Solution and Trouble Shooting--- Working as SME (Subject Matter Expert) to help on supplier quality hot issue and trouble shooting.

• Holds up Maintenance Audit---helps on the annual maintenance audit for existing suppliers with SQE.
• Holds up Supplier CIP (Continuous Improvement Program) --- Helps supplier to use the quality tools to improve manufacturing process and product quality.
• ECO/ECN/SCR implementation---Handle with ECO/ECN/SCR from customer, follow up the status in case that PPAP/FAI is required prior to production.
• Has knowledge of a company's manufacturing process, applications and process development in order to intently work with suppliers in improving quality components of goods and services.
• Performs quality audits on suppliers to assure products and services meet International Organization for Standards (ISO) and regulatory standards.

• Forms a good relationship with the purchasing engineer and the supplier system in order to maintain a strong system and supplier relationships for the organization in which they work.
• Provides cross functional help to select, approve and develop suppliers to meet customer and business needs .
• Ensures supplier selection, development, approval and rejection according to SJM vendor guidelines and requirements .
• Drives full assessment for effectiveness of supplier process control plans, measures and activities .
• Uses statistical techniques and professional judgment to research data for process improvement .

• Develops and guides execution of process validations and tests; explores resulting data and document results (protocols/reports) .
• Guides supplier process capability studies .
• Constructs Design of Experiments to characterize supplier processes and/or sets on root cause .
• Develops and implements procedures for new and/or improved supplier processes .
• Provides engineering help to Receiving Inspection including statistical research, measurement systems exploring, Gage R&R studies and inspection procedures .

• Participates in Material Review Board resolutions on supplier provided parts and services
• Participates in supplier Quality System Improvement Plans .
• Guides the Supplier Requests for Change process .
• Performs supplier Quality System audits .
• Performs corrective and preventive actions with suppliers .

• Performs researches of non-conformances and supplier performance for key performance indicators .
• Performs dock-to-stock monitoring and part selection activities .
• Provides guidance to project teams for supplied component and supplier qualifications
• Guides teams in identification of risks/hazards relative to new product designs, processes, suppliers and applications .
• Skillful and safe operation of job-related equipment .

• Rate and track supplier's performance and drive supplier continuous improvement .
• Establish and maintain supplier management processes and tools .

• Typically requires a bachelors degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Typically requires 2 years of experience.
• Use of the following tools may be required: Electronic Assembly: color code, component, schematics.

• Demonstrates operations and technical skills and understanding of Flex's functional standards.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of functional concepts and a solid understanding of Flex policies and procedures.
• Typically requires some knowledge of computerized electronic test equipment and programming.

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement