Supplier Engineer

Job Title: Supplier Engineer Job Location: Bothell, WA Job Duration: 10 Months+ (potential for extension) Shift: Work shift: 1st Shift Mon – Fri (Hybrid) Pay Range: $45 – $50/hr. on W2 Role Overview: This role is responsible for managing supplier quality and ensuring parts meet requirements before and during production. It involves handling supplier-related quality issues (QNs, SQNs, SCARs), working with suppliers on containment and root cause analysis, and ensuring timely corrective actions. The role also leads part qualification through the APQP process, collaborates with internal teams, and uses statistical tools and process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) to confirm production readiness. Key Requirements:Work with Material Review Board (MRB) to review and process QNs.Generate supplier quality notifications (SQNs) and send them to suppliers.As required, discuss with suppliers regarding the issue and ensure suppliers acknowledge SQNs sent to them.Perform containment, correction, root cause analysis, preventive action for the issue by working with the suppliers.Initiate SCARs for supplier caused quality problems and collaborate with suppliers to close the SCARs in time.Drive part qualification following APQP process. Work with internal teams like R&D, supply chain, procurement, etc.Guide suppliers during the APQP process on all APQP deliverables.Use statistical technics to assess process capability, perform process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) before approval of mass production. Skills:Supplier Quality ManagementData Analysis & InterpretationQuality SpecificationsCAPA MethodologiesDocumentation & ReportingContinuous ImprovementProblem solving (8D, root cause analysis)Part qualification, APQPProcess validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)Statistical process control, measurement system analysis Education:Minimum required Education: Bachelor's Degree/ Vocational Education in Engineering Science, Supply Chain Management, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or equivalent. Being well versed with SAP and IT tools (Microsoft suit), etc. will be added advantage.Minimum required Experience: Bachelor's OR minimum 4 years of experience in Quality Engineering, Process Engineering, Continuous Improvement Techniques or equivalent.