SQE Engineer

What You Will Do

• Lead the execution of Trimble’s Supplier Quality Requirements (SQR) to ensure that all supplier shipments are in 100% compliance to Trimble Specifications
• Perform supplier process audits and present findings
• Contribute to the evaluation of potential new suppliers, prepare them for the Trimble production requirements via the NSI process
• Lead NPI - provide recommendations in the manufacturing feasibility review
• Drive the resolution & closure of quality issues with suppliers via the 8D/CAPA/SCAR processes
• Contribute to the evaluation of key suppliers within assignment via the QDRC process
• Monitor supplier performance, initiate and implement improvement plans when required for underperforming suppliers
• Support component-related quality issues reported at CM in Thailand and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to drive swift resolution

Typical Day

• Team call to discuss current quality issues
• Supplier call to discuss DFM topics with Trimble engineering team
• Factory support to better understand component level issues
• Visit to supplier for audit or other reason
• Audit report creation
• Data analysis

What Skills & Experience And Qualifications You Should Bring

• Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical / Production / Automotive
• Experience and knowledge of industry standards for Casting, Machining & Injection Molding Technologies
• ISO Certified Auditor
• Experience in using inspection tooling and gages
• Working knowledge of DFM and new product development processes
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Supplier Quality Engineering
• Software that we use - Microsoft Office, Oracle, DOMO, Smartsheets, QI Macros
• Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
• A deep understanding of the new product development (NPI) process and ability to assist the development teams during production release with DFM facilitation, PFMEA and Process Control Plan confirmation. Hands-on experience in Measurement System Analysis (MSA) including Gage R&R and selection of appropriate measurement technique / instruments.
• Experience in supplier performance evaluation with both existing and potential new suppliers
• Strong auditing experience
• Knowledge and working experience in casting, machining, and/or injection molding
• Competent in the use and implementation of Root Cause / Corrective Action using 8D approach, Lean Manufacturing techniques, 5 Whys, Pareto Analysis, Six Sigma, DFMEA, PFEMA, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke approaches for the identified problem
• Data analysis & systems literacy to work within our Ecosystem, QI Macros
• Ability to interact successfully with all levels of supplier’s organization, from Sr. Management to direct labor personnel at factory both domestic and foreign
• Ability to publish and present executive summaries to communicate supplier audit results, project development status and key issues that may affect the Trimble SQE objectives
• Must be able to work both individually and as part of a team
• Excellent English Communication (verbal and written).