Incoming Quality Engineer

Job Overview

Core responsibility of the Incoming Quality Engineer is to ensure Quality on purchase components, supporting Manufacturing plants, by implementing a robust containment action in the entire supply chain and start escalation if applicable, using his / her knowledge on problem solving methodologies and technical expertise on the specific materials categories (Electronics & Mechatronics, Stamping, Injection Molding) working in close collaboration with suppliers and TE plant quality teammates.  

Responsibilities:

• Understand production processes and confirms if supplier’s components are outside specifications.
• Create / Maintain Incoming Quality Inspection Plans (QIP) in the system in collaboration with ASQ (PPAP) / SQE (Complaints) supported by IQI.
• Supports New Product (NPI) ramp up on production lines, trial runs with supplier components and other activities as requested.
• Support SQE during the Chargeback process.
• Responsible for Training of IQI’s.
• Initiate and follows up CSLX requests to Suppliers till exit.
• Acts as Liaison person between Suppliers and TE SQ internal Customers. 
• Involves SQE for Supplier Complaint 8D’s reviews / D6 Evaluation Audits / permanent problem solving & lessons learned initiation and follow up.
• Participates on the Supplier Scorecard process (i.e., response time)
• Owner of Containment activities in collaboration with IQI (block stock, initiate sorting activities internal or external, etc.) following the local non-Conforming material procedures for Supplier products
• Owner of Complaint Handling / Problem Solving for external Supplier’s responsible incidents from all sources (i.e., internal and external customers, Production, Interplant, Incoming Inspection, etc.) after the safe launch period.
• Responsible to clear Quarantined material due to a Supplier Nonconformity (justified complaint)
• Supports EHS initiatives for compliance toward ISO 14001 related to SQ when applicable.
   

What your background should look like:

• At least 4 years of experience within related industry
• B.S. degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial/Material Engineering, or related field
• Polish and English fluent in written and verbal, German is a plus
• Lean Manufacturing and Problem-Solving tools expertise
• Incoming inspection Process and robust containment actions
• Handling of non-conforming material
• Demonstrated skills in driving actions for containing quality spills, coordinating suppliers, Third party companies, and production internal quality and materials teams
• Working knowledge on the specific process (Stamping, Machining, Injection Molding, Extrusion, Electronic assemblies).
• Ability to work with a multifunctional team.
• Thorough knowledge of Problem-Solving tools (8D at the minimum)
• Knowledge using process improvement techniques and methodologies (e.g., Kaizen, Lean) and tools (e.g., 8D, SPC, Capability Analysis, MSA, and FMEA, CP, PPAP, Safe Launch, CSL). 
• Basic knowledge in statistical software such as Minitab
• Basic Knowledge in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and reading technical drawings
• Problem solving skills
• Assertive communication 
• Experience handling measurement equipment, and performing measurements
• Knowledge on ISO9001 

Competencies