Remote Supplier Quality Engineer

Summary

Join our growing team at Fictiv, a leading technology company transforming the $350 billion manufacturing industry. As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will enhance the quality of our manufacturing partners in India, working directly with them to resolve quality issues and drive improvements.

Requirements

• CNC Machining & Sheet Metal Basics
• Understanding of CNC machining process
• Understanding of sheet metal processes (cutting, bending, welding)
• Quality Control and Inspection
• Proficiency in reading part drawings with GD&T
• Skilled in using measurement tools (Calipers, micrometers. Height Gauge etc)
• Experience with First Article Inspections (FAI) and statistical process control (SPC)
• Special Processes After Machining & Sheet Metal
• Knowledge of heat treatment, surface treatments, and coatings
• Understanding how these affect part quality and dimensions
• Process Improvement
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma for ongoing improvement
• Compliance and Safety
• Knowledge of safety protocols for CNC machining and sheet metal processes
• Problem-Solving
• Experience in identifying and fixing defects using root cause analysis
• Knowledge of common machining and sheet metal issues
• Supplier Quality Management
• Ability to audit suppliers and drive quality improvements
• Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 standards
• Documentation and Communication
• Ability to create and review quality documents (control plans, FMEAs)
• Strong communication skills for working with teams and suppliers

Responsibilities

• Onboarding New Partners: Work with the Strategic Sourcing Team to evaluate new partners’ ability to deliver quality parts on time
• Partner Development: Set up processes and control plans to meet customer needs, and drive improvements using scorecards
• Nonconformance Resolution: Help partners fix quality issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Continuous Improvement: Share best practices and improve our quality system to strengthen the partner network
• Inspections: Perform on-site inspections for high-risk orders as needed
• Customer Advocacy: Represent customer requirements at partner sites to maintain quality

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic CNC programming knowledge (G Code, M Code)
• Basic CMM Programming Knowledge
• Familiarity with different materials (metals, plastics) and their workability
• Awareness of tooling and fixtures used in CNC and sheet metal work