SQE Mechanical Engineer Trimble Chennai, Tamil Nadu
SQE Mechanical Engineer
Job Title
Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)
Job Summary:
SQE Mechanical Engineer is a key role responsible for new supplier development, new part introduction, monitoring & improving the incoming quality of the ongoing production materials to Trimble. The SQE is to work closely with the Trimble team and Suppliers to ensure the compliance of Trimble Requirements & continual improvement of supplier systems, processes & component quality.
Candidate Requirements:
The successful candidate must have Seven years plus of experience in a multinational company, minimum of 5 years of experience in Supplier Quality Engineering.
In depth understanding of the new supplier introduction, new product development (NPI) process and ability to assist the development teams during production release, Design of Experiments (DoE), PFMEA and Process Control Plan confirmation. Hands on experience in Measurement System Analysis (MSA) including Gage R&R and selection of appropriate measurement technique / instruments.
Candidate must be a key contributor to Design for Manufacturability (DFM) discussion with supplier and Trimble Engineering team. Representing supplier process capabilities, manufacturing technologies, Trimble design intent and integrity. Experience in manufacturing of mechanical components and hands on experience in casting, injection molding, machining commodities.
Knowledgeable in ASTM, MIL, ISO Standards as required per component.
Competent in the use and implementation of Root Cause / Corrective Action using 8D approach, Lean Manufacturing techniques, 5 why’s, Pareto Analysis, Six Sigma, DFMEA, PFEMA, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke approaches for the identified problem.
Ability to interact successfully with all levels of supplier’s organization, from Sr. Management to direct labor personnel at factory both domestic and foreign.
Ability to publish and present executive summaries to communicate supplier audit results, project development status and key issues that may affect the Trimble SQE objectives.
Excellent Communication (verbal and written).
Education / Experience:
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical / Production / Industrial.
Experience and knowledge of industry standards for Casting / Injection Molding / Machining, Geometric Tolerancing and Dimensioning.
5+ years of experience in Supply Chain and Supplier Quality Engineering.
ISO Certified Auditor and compliant to most recent version of ISO (Maturity Model)
Experience in using inspection tooling and gages to conduct on-site First Article validation testing.
Other Requirements:
Travel to supplier locations to resolve quality problems (approx. 20% mostly in Asia with occasional trip to USA) on an urgent basis.
Proficient in use of (hands-on) MS-Office tools, Excel, PowerPoint, Google sheet, Smartsheet.
