Title:  Sr Supplier Quality Engineer

ABOUT ADVANCED ENERGY

Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. AE’s power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

 WHY BE A PART OF ADVANCED ENERGY?

Some people say it’s like working in the best of two worlds. We operate like an agile, growing, small company – you can see your work make a difference to the company every day. Things move quickly and you can see and feel it. At the same time, we’re a global company founded in 1981 and have been publicly traded for more than 28 years. We have a strong cash position, deep trust and partnership with leading customers, a global best-in-class operations capability, and a proven leadership team. We have a track record and resources to make things happen both organically and inorganically. Being part of a nimble company with a solid foundation attracts team members that are capable, driven and like a challenge. Our employees collaborate and know how to have fun inventing, working, building and winning together. At our core, we are Advanced Energy – powering the future, together.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (Mechanical) provides technical representation and support in supplier selection by evaluating suppliers’ technical capabilities and capacity to meet AE requirements. Conducts comprehensive technical assessments to ensure suppliers can deliver products and services at the required quality standards.  This role will report to the Senior Quality Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in development of commodity strategy by working closely with commodity groups.
• Ensures that approved suppliers conform to all conditions defined in our Supplier Quality System Manual and provide evidence of continuous improvement in the quality of their output.
• Review and respond to the SCB/PCN timely.
• Audit key suppliers regularly and prepare the audit report.
• Drive SCAR until root cause is clear and support with proper solution result.
• Provide "Knowledge Transfer" training to all new suppliers to ensure they are fully understood AE requirement and business process.
• Prepare SBR (Supplier Business Review, aka QBR/PBR) for the Quality section and attend.
• Regular review FMEA and SPM (Supplier Process Management Plan) with vendors to ensure improvement and process control are in place.
• Review, track, and analyze annual quality data and provide QIP (Quality Improvement Plan).

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 3-5 years of working experience in Machining / Sheet Metal / Plastic Injection industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in electronic & electrical / mechanical engineering or science/ Physics.
• Experience in the mechanical manufacturing process and quality control.
• Experience in the quality tools application such as SPC, FMEA, 8D etc., preferably Six Sigma green belt/ black belt certified.
• Knowledge in ISO procedure and requirement.
• Experience in auditing, qualifying and selecting suppliers.
• Experience in supplier management for continuous quality improvement.
• Able to interpret Mechanical drawing, preferably knowledge in Geometry Dimensioning Tolerance (GDT) (Mech. Eng).
• Some travel will be required.
• Good oral and writing communication skills in English.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficient in other Microsoft applications.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Experienced in related measurement equipment.