JOB TITLE: Quality Lead - Supplier Quality Engineer DEPARTMENT: Quality Department REPORTING TO: Director of Quality DIRECT REPORTS: Supplier Quality Engineer /Supplier Quality Graduate MRB Controller & Incoming Insp. Technicians OBJECTIVES OF POSITION: Lead the Supplier Quality function i.e. Incoming Inspection/ Sampling/ Dock to stock Supplier 'in-process' performance MRB/ RTV Supplier Selection and Approval Supplier Management Ensure the quality and integrity of incoming material from all our suppliers in order to maximize yields and minimize production fails and scrap. RESPONSIBILITIES: Supplier Appraisal, Selection, Approval and Management Strategic management of key suppliers and sub-contractors Supplier auditing, rating, development and improvement Create, analyse, report and improve Supplier Quality Metrics Review and approve AVL change requests Driving Supplier Corrective and Preventative action Improvements Manage the Incoming Inspection area Maximise quality of incoming materials whilst minimizing dependence on Incoming Inspection through use of appropriate sampling techniques First Article assessments of Material/ Component/ Sub-Assemblies for New Product Introduction MRB analysis and follow up. Other duties as required by the Director of Quality Quality: Assure ongoing compliance with quality and industry regulatory requirements Health & Safety: Ensure compliance with Health & Safety Legislation and Regulations. MEASUREMENTS: Supplier Scorecards and Audits Supplier Corrective Actions and their timely closure Material related Yield and Scrap Material related overall line yields and efficiencies PERSONNEL SPECIFICATIONS ESSENTIAL: Minimum NFQ Level 7 Degree/ Diploma in a Science or Engineering Field 2/3 years minimum experience in a similar 'supplier quality engineering' role in the electronic manufacturing industry Experience/ Training in Supplier Auditing Sound understanding and effective utilization of problem solving techniques Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel Good communication and influencing skills Flexibility to travel DESIRABLE: Experience in working within a Medical Device Manufacturing Environment Ability to speak German Six sigma Green or Black Belt Certified Experience in medium to high volume electronic production Experience in New Product Introduction Processes Certified Quality Auditor. #Sanmina To Apply Please forward your CV via the APPLY Now button below.