Supplier Quality Engineer

Join the Quality Engineering Team at Ericsson's USA 5G Smart Factory (EFA) as a Supplier Quality Engineer, reporting to the Plant Quality Engineering Manager. In this role, you will lead end-to-end product and process quality initiatives, establishing and maintaining quality assurance and control processes while addressing quality issues, enhancing performance, managing risks, and ensuring factory output aligns with quality standards.

Responsibilities

Provide oversight for vendor-supplied electronic components (BGAs, ICs, resistors, capacitors, etc) to ensure incoming materials meet defined quality requirements; Collaborate with Operations and Supply Chain Management to verify materials used in production meet design and performance specifications; Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products; Monitor and control process performance using statistical techniques and statistical process control (SPC); Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for process and supplier-related issues to reduce non-conforming material and improve quality; Qualify suppliers according to company standards and support the Global Supplier Management Program; Develop and prioritize auditing schedules to ensure suppliers are audited regularly for best manufacturing practices and quality standards; Evaluate supplier internal functions as part of the supplier quality assurance plan (SQAP) for new product introduction launches; Support quality meetings with cross-functional teams to identify yield trends and drive improvement opportunities; Provide parts lists for incoming inspection plans, first article inspections, and material review board management; Promote, understand, and strictly adhere to all safety, environmental, and quality guidelines; Support PCB assembly process engineering by providing component-level quality data and supplier capability assessments

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering required; Hands-on experience with die casting components and commodities in high-volume manufacturing environments; Experience in electronic product assembly and product-level testing; Supplier quality control experience related to hardware materials and Surface Mount Assembly electronic components; Working knowledge of ESD handling, moisture sensitivity levels (MSL), and component traceability requirements; Familiarity with supplier auditing techniques and quality systems requirements; Proficiency with basic inspection and measurement tools such as digital voltmeters and contact mechanical measuring devices; Experience with supplier manufacturing processes and critical steps; Experience using quality engineering techniques, including writing procedures and developing standards for new processes; Knowledge of quality methodologies including FMEA, statistical analysis, sampling, DOE, and capability studies; Ability to interpret schematics, mechanical drawings, component data sheets, and released documentation; Familiarity with quality standards including IPC, JEDEC, and ISO standards; Willingness to travel internationally up to 25% of the time

Nice to have

Six Sigma Green Belt or above preferred

Benefits

Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan (annual bonus); Health benefits including three medical plan options and dental plan; Company credits for medical and dental premiums; 401(k) Plan with automatic 3% company contribution and matching contributions; Company-paid basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage; Short-term and long-term disability coverage; Stock Purchase Plan; Minimum of 15 days accrued vacation; Up to 3 personal days per year; 11 annual holidays; 8 hours of volunteer time; 80 hours of sick time annually; Up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave; 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay; Financial wellness programs; Educational assistance; Matching gifts; Recognition programs