Job Title: Supplier Quality Electrical Engineer

Locations: Austin, TX Santa Clara, CA Phoenix, AZ (Onsite)

Employment Type: Full-time and Subcontractor

Work Authorization: U.S. Citizens, Green Card Holders

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Supplier Quality Electrical Engineer to join our team onsite in Austin, TX, Santa Clara, CA, or Phoenix, AZ. In this role, you will play a critical part in supplier development, process improvement, and quality assurance across electrical assemblies and components. You will work closely with suppliers and internal teams to enhance manufacturing capabilities, drive defect reduction, and support product development from a quality perspective.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead supplier performance improvement initiatives to reduce defects and enhance capability.
• Drive Statistical Process Control (SPC) compliance and corrective actions to address out-of-control conditions.
• Conduct supplier audits including part-to-print verification, quality system evaluations, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning.
• Participate in New Product Introduction (NPI) reviews to ensure producibility and manufacturability.
• Evaluate and influence technical sourcing decisions based on supplier capability and product requirements.
• Train and support suppliers in quality tools and methodologies (8D, failure analysis, change control, non-conformance handling).
• Disseminate Best Known Methods (BKMs) across the supply base to raise overall quality standards.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level summaries on supplier performance, capabilities, and escalation resolutions.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Direct experience in electrical assembly, cables and harnesses, PCBs, and complex electrical test fixtures.
• Strong background in design for manufacturability (DFM) and production process qualification.
• Expertise in finishing processes such as detailing, painting, coating, plating, and cleaning.
• Proficiency with quality systems (ISO, QMS), Value Stream Mapping, PFMEA, and SPC.
• Hands-on knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and engineering drawing interpretation.
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling, metrology, and inspection equipment.
• Understanding of factory-level operations: material control, cleaning protocols, 5S, tool management, packaging standards, and inspection/quality control (QC) processes.
• Strong project/program management experience.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and team collaboration skills.