QuEra Computing, Inc. - Supply Base Engineer
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Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field. • 6+ years of experience in supplier quality, supply base engineering, or sourcing in a manufacturing environment. • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes (machining, sheet metal, optical assembly, electronics assembly, etc.). • Proficiency with quality tools (PPAP, FMEA, SPC, 8D, CAPA). • Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. • Ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 30%). • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Japanese • Preferred • Experience with optical systems, precision metrology systems, high performance test equipment, or similar • Working knowledge of PLM/ERP/MRP systems and supplier performance dashboards. • Lean Six Sigma certification or experience with lean manufacturing principles.
Responsibilities
• Supplier Development & Management • Identify, qualify, and onboard suppliers that meet technical, quality, and business requirements. • Develop and support partnerships with Japanese suppliers • Act as the primary technical interface between engineering teams and suppliers, ensuring alignment on specifications, manufacturability, and timelines. • Work with the engineering team to ensure documentation packages are complete and up to date, including 3D models, drawings, assembly procedures, test procedures, test reports, etc. • Monitor supplier performance through KPIs (quality, delivery, cost) and implement corrective actions when needed. • Support supplier business reviews and drive continuous improvement initiatives. • Quality & Compliance • Partner with Quality Engineer to establish supplier quality standards, inspection criteria, and audit plans. • Ensure suppliers comply with industry regulations, safety standards, and internal policies. • Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for supplier-related issues. • Risk Management • Risk Management • Collaborate with the US SBE Team and Supply Chain Team to identify high risk items and develop mitigation plans • Identify acceptable alternate components • Help supply chain team identify and manage risks and develop mitigation plans for critical components. • Collaborate with sourcing and procurement teams to negotiate contracts and optimize total cost of ownership. • Cross-Functional Collaboration • Work closely with QuEra internal stakeholders to ensure supplier readiness during new product introduction (NPI). • Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and manage supplier transitions with minimal impact to production. • Act as a liaison between internal teams and suppliers during issue resolution.
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