Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
- Hewlett Packard
- 10 - 15 years
- Bengaluru
- 4 months ago
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Job Description
- Manages one or more aspects of the global engineering relationship with a key supplier of external hardware, components, materials, or services for the development and manufacturing of a product or service line.
- Reviews and evaluates supplier product designs, processes, and activities for compliance with company manufacturing guidelines, quality processes, and standards; provides tangible feedback based on results to improve product quality and mitigate risk of product failure.
- Performs engineering analysis of defective product units or sub- assemblies; evaluates results of customer feedback and manufacturing, test, and quality assurance processes for product to identify supplier quality issues.
- Communicates product and process issue analysis to product stakeholders; collaborates with management, internal, and outsourced suppliers, manufacturing, and development partners to recommend and implement changes to product or process to reduce defects, improve quality, and lower costs.
- Represents the procurement engineering team for all phases oflarger and more-complex development and manufacturing projects.
- Provides guidance and mentoring to less- experienced staff members.
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to manage and improve supplier quality performance for electronic and mechanical components used in our networking product lines. The SQE will work closely with suppliers, design engineers, sourcing, and manufacturing teams to ensure that supplied parts meet all required specifications and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supplier Qualification and Auditing:
- Qualify new suppliers through audits and capability assessments.
- Conduct periodic supplier audits (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, IPC standards, etc.).
- Evaluate supplier processes, quality systems, and capacity for continuous improvement.
- Quality Assurance & Compliance:
- Ensure supplier compliance with engineering specifications, RoHS and environmental/regulatory requirements.
- Review and approve PPAP, FAI, and quality documentation from suppliers.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for supplier-related issues (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone).
- Issue Resolution:
- Work with suppliers to drive zero-defect quality culture and reduce defect rates.
- Develop incoming inspection plans and criteria for electronic (PCBs, ICs, connectors) and mechanical parts (enclosures, fasteners, thermal parts).
- Collaborate with internal engineering teams to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
- Component Quality Management:
- Continuous Improvement:
- Monitor and report supplier quality metrics (PPM, DPPM, on-time delivery).
- Implement and track supplier improvement programs and initiatives.
- Support cost reduction and localization initiatives without compromising quality.
What you need to bring:
- Bachelor s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field).
- 10+ years of experience in supplier quality, ideally within electronics or networking industries.
- Strong knowledge of electronic and mechanical components used in telecom/networking products.
- Familiarity with IPC standards, GD&T, APQP, PPAP, and statistical quality tools.
- Experience with ISO 9001/14001, IATF 16949, or other quality system standards.
- Strong analytical, communication, and supplier management skills.
- Ability to travel to supplier sites domestically and internationally.
Experience:
- 5 - 8 years experience in a component manufacturing environment as a quality/process engineer.
- Familiar with process and quality requirements for any of the following components :-
- Passives Capacitors, Resistors, Diode, Transistors, LEDs and etc.
- Actives ASIC, FPGA, Logic, Memory, Programable, storage and etc.
- Mechanicals Connectors, Heatsink, Thermal interface material, Fan Tray and etc.
- Optics Optical cable, SFP,
- Others PSU, PCB, PCBA, Label, Insulators, electrical cable, Membrane, Packaging material and etc.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with PCBA manufacturing, surface mount technology (SMT), or cable assemblies.
- Knowledge of network hardware (switches, routers, access points, etc.).
- Proficiency in quality tools: Minitab, SPC, FMEA, DOE.
Job Classification
Industry: IT Services & ConsultingFunctional Area / Department: Quality AssuranceRole Category: Production & ManufacturingRole: Quality EngineerEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: Hewlett PackardLocation(s): Bengaluru+ View Contact
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