VIAVI is looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to evaluate, monitor, and improve the quality performance of its suppliers, ensuring they meet quality standards and drive continuous improvement in the supply chain.
Requirements
- Experience conducting supplier audits, assessments, and performance evaluations.
- Proficiency in statistical analysis, data interpretation, and root cause analysis techniques.
- Strong knowledge of quality management systems, tools, and methodologies (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF16949, Six Sigma, APQP, PPAP, SPC) preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement supplier quality management strategies to ensure the highest level of quality in supplied components and materials.
- Conduct supplier audits and assessments to evaluate compliance with quality standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define quality requirements, specifications, and acceptance criteria for new and existing products.
- Monitor supplier performance through the collection and analysis of quality metrics, KPIs, and supplier scorecards.
- Investigate and resolve quality issues, non-conformances, and supplier-related corrective actions in a timely manner.
- Drive supplier development and improvement initiatives to enhance quality, reduce defects, and optimize supplier performance.
- Provide technical support and guidance to suppliers on quality-related matters, including process improvement, problem-solving, and root cause analysis.
Other
- Minimum of 5 years of experience preferred in supplier quality engineering or a similar role within a manufacturing environment.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence cross-functional teams and external partners.
- Proven track record of driving continuous improvement and delivering results.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
- Meets the ITAR regulations (US Citizen, Permanent Resident/Green Card, Approved Political Asylee status)
- Security Clearance preferred.
