Supplier Quality Engineer
Flex · Massachusetts
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 7+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 14 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Flex (industrial) in Massachusetts. To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Supplier Quality Engineer located in Littleton, MA.
- They ask for
- 7+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Root cause, SPC, Supplier quality
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About the role
Job Summary
To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Supplier Quality Engineer located in Littleton, MA.
Reporting to the Sr Director, Operations the Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible to provide the analytics and guidance to effectively manage product and process quality for all JetCool products. Strong preference will be given to those with a proven history.
The experience we’re looking to add to our team
4-year college degree, masters preferred Minimum of 5-7 years relevant industry experience Experience working with fluid-mechanical systems consisting of fluids and pumps. Demonstrated experience building QMS management systems in partnership with global suppliers. Experience working with PLM and ERP systems. Strong statistical process control skills. Experience working with Customers as a prime point of contact for fielded quality issues. Experience working with and integrating product and process quality data into product reliability control programs. Experience working with internal manufacturing teams, global component, value-add and contract manufacturing suppliers. Has high volume production experience with complex fluid-mechanical products and assemblies. Experience working collaboratively with Design Engineering, Manufacturing and External Partners during aggressive time to market NPI programs. Demonstrated experience designing and implementing digital data collection methods and tools. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while delivering on commitments.
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At JetCool, a Flex company, we’re at the forefront of liquid cooling innovation, delivering advanced solutions that empower our partners in AI and high-performance computing. United by a shared purpose, our teams are pushing the limits of what’s possible and tackling complex challenges.
A career at JetCool offers the opportunity to make a real impact by helping build smarter, more sustainable data centers. Together, we’re not just advancing technology — we’re redefining cooling standards to create a more sustainable tomorrow.
What a typical day looks like
Establish statistical process control measurement methods to gather product and process quality performance. Work with Development Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering to set up the proper quality control metrics for all JetCool products. Work with external suppliers, domestically and internationally to validate in-factory quality management tools, controls and reporting mechanisms. Integrate supplier quality data into JetCool quality control methods assuring timely and collaborative management of on-going product quality. Perform regularly scheduled on-site quality audits at key suppliers, assuring compliance with JetCool quality standards. Participate in, and work with Design Engineering during NPI development programs ensuring design for quality considerations are embedded. Evaluates, leads the discovery of field return quality issues, drives root cause investigations, and recommends corrective actions. Acts as the point of contact for all internal and external quality issues across the supply chain (suppliers, raw stock, WIP, finished goods, warehouses, field deployments).
What you'll receive for the great work you provide
- •Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
- •Life Insurance
- •Short-term and Long-term Disability
- •Matching 401(k) Contributions
- •Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- •Tuition Reimbursement