Supplier Quality Engineer for FPC/FPCA - Meta

This role is ideal for a motivated applicant that is self-driven, enjoys working in a fast-paced development environment, and has a strong quality background.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Supplier Quality Engineer for FPC/FPCA Responsibilities:

• The Supplier Quality Engineer will be in charge of the FPC/PCB process/quality control, FPCA quality control, and the entire supply chain preparedness.
• Drive Design-for-Manufacturability (DFM) activities and provide technical assistance to improve process capability and resolve technical issues.
• Identify equipment, fixture, and tooling needs and drive implementation steps to qualify and optimize the manufacturing process.
• Establish quality and process control plans at vendors for early detection of issues and to ensure the highest level of quality and reliability is consistently delivered.
• Responsible for conducting Design/Process FMEA, Failure analysis, PPAP, and Statistical Process Control.
• The SQE will collaborate with the engineering team to understand product design intent and play a key role in supplier identification and selection.
• Develop and institutionalize our vendor and supplier selection process.
• Assess prospective vendors' process capabilities in order to achieve project goals and reduce module costs.
• Publish concise reports or plans for module yield performance, specification convergence status, drive Failure analysis, Corrective Action implementation plan, and yield bridge to mass production.
• Responsible for supplier quality management with a focus on assessing supplier production and quality controls, evaluating supplier readiness, and adherence to module quality plan.
• Partner with Engineering to define product acceptance plans based on PRD.
• Collaborate with Suppliers and Engineering teams in assessing, proposing, and developing process technologies based on project requirements.
• 35% global travel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 6+ years of experience in supplier quality engineering in consumer electronics with relevant work experience, some process engineering experience.
• Demonstrate understanding of FPC(A) and PCB manufacturing processes, as well as industry-standard equipment, chemistries, and procedures.
• SMT experience with fixture compensation, SPI, Reflow, AOI, and electrical function testing.
• Experience with Multilayer FPC with HDI technology is essential, such as Blind / Buried Via, Filled Via, and Button Plating. Knowledge of advanced technologies like LPI Cover-lay, LCP, Vectran flex designs, and Rigid-Flex is preferred.
• PCB experience with HDI / Laser Microvia, Blind / Buried Via, Via-In-Pad, and commonly used Surface Finish in the industry.
• Experienced in performing quality audits, determining quality control plans, executing on-site quality management, driving corrective actions, and collaborating with FATP on solving issues for FPC(A) & PCB.
• Hands-on experience with FPC(A) & PCB electrical performance and reliability testing.
• Experienced in general quality tool utilization, such as QFD, PFMEA, CTQ, CPK, SPC, GR&R, correlation, and DOE. Familiarity with GD&T practices, Metrology, DFMEA, and Stackup tolerance analysis.
• Experience with Excel, Mini-tab, or JMP.
• Experience in tooling, jigs, and fixtures design & implementation.
• Experience detecting risks and establishing effective mitigation strategies.
• Effective problem-solving and collaboration experience.
• Knowledgeable in conducting DOEs, Line qualification, Machine Buy-off, Cycle Time & UPH studies, and Automation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering with 8+ years of experience.
• Communication and presentation skills. Experience conducting technical reviews with senior leadership.
• Project management experience and experience with creative problem-solving in a development environment.
• Have Ownership/Leadership mindset with experience in a leadership position and achieve results with minimal supervision.