Nextracker Inc.

Supplier Quality Engineer – eBOS Business Support

Nextracker Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • Nevada • 🇺🇸 United States

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About the role

  • Audit new suppliers and make recommendations of whether we do business with them, based on the level of risk
  • Document audit results via a professional report that can be shared with financing partners
  • Provide guidance and support to suppliers to implement robust quality processes into their factory
  • Complete Quality requirements input into PPAPs, Critical Dimensions or aspects on prints, Inspection check sheet preparation, Measuring system plans, FAI process instructions and completion, MSA, Pre-production plan, production ramp up plan and sample inspections, Inline critical dimension/aspect checks, self-certification of suppliers
  • Be responsible for the specification and validation of inspection tools and gages for suppliers
  • Take ownership of and develop technical process improvement strategies at supplier facilities backed up by SPC data (Cp, CpK, P Chart, Xbar, etc.) to ensure compliance
  • Monitor key performance indicators for supplier quality, such as early life failures, DPPMs, and RMA rate
  • Own supplier performance results by monitoring, driving, and optimizing Inspection frequency based on DPPM outcome to ensure supplier quality compliance
  • Lead solving critical supplier quality issues. For example, when a supplier produces a product that does not meet Nextpower standards, deploys to a project site and lead root cause/corrective action activity
  • Manage timely resolution of supplier failure, corrective actions and preventive actions and drive their resolution through regularly set meetings with suppliers
  • Guide and mentor suppliers on how to improve their quality over time
  • Implement the supplier scorecard to measure ongoing supplier performance
  • Own and drive the relationship between NX and suppliers relating to quality performance, trends, and all corrective actions

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in quality/manufacturing engineering in a related industry experience required
  • 2+ years of experience in quality engineering in a related industry required
  • A self-starter and a passion for making a real difference in a fast-growing company and industry
  • Ability to multi-task and support requests from multiple internal and external requestors
  • An intimate understanding of Supplier Quality best practices
  • Analytical skills using Excel and SPC tools (Minitab, etc)
  • Versed in problem solving techniques
  • Experience in auditing manufacturing facilities, or processes in accordance with ISO 9001 QMS
  • Knowledge about GD&T tolerancing, AQL inspection, Zero defects philosophy
  • Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Able to work under pressure, tight deadlines, and resourcefulness in solving problems
  • Strong project management, organizational skills, and keen attention to detail
  • The ability to generate new ideas and follow through to completion
  • Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal and presentations skills
  • Excellent people skills, an upbeat and enthusiastic attitude
  • Self-Driven, self-motivated and making responsible decisions
  • Ability to effectively interface with senior management and staff
  • Superior professionalism, judgment, and strong work ethic
  • Great team players and able to adapt to work in a multi-cultural environment with different departments
Benefits
  • 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

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
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Soft skills
analytical skillsproblem solvingproject managementorganizational skillsattention to detailinterpersonal skillscommunication skillsself-motivatedjudgmentteam player