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Supplier Quality Engineer
 Sechan Electronics, Inc. | |
$75,000-$92,000/year - Sechan Electronics offers generous benefits including major medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Employee Stock Ownership Plan, paid time off, vacation time, paid holidays and more!
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 United States, Pennsylvania, Lititz | |
| 525 Furnace Hills Pike (Show on map) | |
 Oct 09, 2026 | |
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The Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) II is responsible for supporting the day-to-day activities related to Supplier's Quality ensuring that suppliers meet, as required; applied quality standards and regulatory requirements. The SQE will monitor supplier performance and will support audits at Supplier and Sub-Tier facilities. This individual will support the Quality and Purchasing Departments with Supplier selection, quality and delivery performance, nonconforming material processing, and Supplier Corrective Action activities.
Position Responsibilities: * Responsible for evaluating and selecting new and existing Suppliers against established Quality Management System (QMS) performance requirements and ethical standards. * Manages and updates the Supplier Quality performance system with ERP/Quality Software. * Periodically prepares reports and communicates with Suppliers, Sechan Departments, and Sechan Leadership on the performance of Suppliers. * Evaluates the impact of nonconforming product, assesses Supplier corrective actions, and drives "Zero Defect" mentality within the supply base. * Plans, performs and maintains Supplier and sub-tier Supplier audits, source inspections and surveillances, writes audit action item reports and performs on-site action item follow-up * Participates in evaluation and disposition nonconforming material through Material Review Board. * Responsible for managing and reviewing Supplier Corrective Action Reports * Responsible for maintaining quality flow down requirements and ensuring Supplier conformance. * Review Supplier AS9102 First Article Inspection reports as well as training Suppliers to meet Sechan and AS9102 requirements. * Interfaces with customer quality representatives including Program Quality, Customer Source Inspectors and Government personnel to resolve Supplier quality issues. * Support Management through creation, improvement, and maintaining of processes and procedures. * Performs tasks required to act as corporate Subject Matter Expert (SME). Possible areas: PWB, Soldering, CMM, GIDEP, Reliability and Maintainability (RAM), Aegis software, or IFS software. * Support bidding activities and proposal writing as assigned. * Executes all duties in an ethical and professional manner. * Performs other duties as assigned to drive the vision, fulfill the mission, and abide by the values of this organization. Skills & Abilities: * Excellent communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and superior organizational abilities. * Ability to complete a wide range of tasks of moderate complexity using advanced technical judgement and critical thinking. * Excellent customer service skills and focus required. * Experience with Configuration Management * Ability to take initiative, to meet deadlines, and to work independent a team environment essential. * Technical drawing knowledge and usage of standard measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, thread gages, etc) * Knowledge of statistics, probability, algebra and scientific notation. * Good interpersonal skills with the ability to get along with a diverse workforce and interface with all levels of the organization. * Experience computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, ERP systems, and databases. Qualifications: * One of the following: o Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering field, and 5+ years of experience in an Engineering or Quality role, or o Associates Degree in a technical field and 8+ years of experience in an Engineering or Quality role, or o ASQ Certified Quality Engineer and 10+ years of Quality Assurance or Quality Control experience. * Demonstrated track-record of accomplishments and with satisfying customer's requirements. * Professional Association license or certification (ASQ) preferred. * Knowledge of basic electrical circuits and manufacturing of harness or electro-mechanical assemblies. * Knowledge of International Quality System rules, regulations, standards, including planning and implementation. * Current or prior certifications of electronics standards such as IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 (Class 3) is preferred * Experience working on DOD programs or meeting Military Specified Requirements. * Ability to obtain/maintain a Department of Defense security clearance. * Ability to pass vision acuity exam per J-STD-001. Work Environment: * Office Environment: Requires physical capability to work in an office environment including sit/stand up to 9 hours a day and use basic office tools such as a computer, copier/printer, etc. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Hours: 1st shift; with additional hours as needed to meet demand. Occasional off-shift hours may also be required to provide support to operations. * 9/80 work schedule. * Estimated travel of 25%. * Office located in Lititz or Lancaster, PA facility with periodic visit to other facility. | |