Module Supplier Quality Engineer, Staff (Automotive)

Company:

Qualcomm Semiconductor Limited

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Sourcing & Reliability Engineering

General Summary:

The Module Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) ensures that purchased modules meet quality standards and specifications. This role is a critical link between internal teams (PKGE, Operations team, and sourcing/procurement) and external suppliers, focusing on quality assurance, problem resolution, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Capability Assessment: Conduct technical and quality system assessments of potential new suppliers, including IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3 audits.

• Supplier On-Boarding Process: Ensure suppliers understand company standards and requirements.

• Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Lead suppliers to conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation and control plans to reduce and manage residual risk.

• APQP: Collaborate with suppliers to drive APQP implementation and ensure that each phase’s outputs is properly completed.

• PPAP Management & Approval: Review, approve, and manage Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions from suppliers.

• Quality Issue Resolution (8D Management): Lead resolution of complex quality issues and non-conformances with suppliers, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.

• Performance Monitoring: Regularly monitor and analyze suppliers' quality KPIs and scorecards, focusing on continuous improvement.

• PCN (Product Change Notification): Review and approve supplier-driven engineering changes, ensuring proper documentation and validation. For automotive grade products, PCN must comply with ZVEI DeQuMa Matrix requirements.

• Audit Activities: Conduct regular and focused audits at supplier facilities to ensure compliance with quality standards.

• Drive continuous quality improvement with module Suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or Industrial Engineering (or related field).

• Hands-on experience supporting SiP products from NPI to mass production, with direct and sustained in a manufacturing site/factory environment experience.

• Minimum 10 years of working experience in supplier quality or module manufacturing development in the automotive industry.

• Minimum 3 years of experience as an independent supplier facing leader. Strong knowledge of SiP Module assembly processes.

• Familiarity with IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, Quality Tools (APQP, FMEA, SPC, MSA etc.) and methodologies.

• Solid root cause analysis (3W5L) and 8D problem-solving skills.

• Experience supporting automotive industry requirements of AEC-Q, ZVEI PCN.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

• Self-motivated, open-minded personality and highly motivated with strong ownership.

• Willingness to travel to supplier locations as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Supplier Quality Assurance experience (e.g., quality analysis, audit) or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Supplier Quality Assurance experience (e.g., quality analysis, audit) or related work experience. OR PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Supplier Quality Assurance experience (e.g., quality analysis, audit) or related work experience.

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