Key skills
Statistical AnalysisAgileLeadershipProject ManagementStakeholder ManagementChange ManagementCommunication
About this role
We are looking for Component Engineer for our client in Sunnyvale, CA
Job Title: Component Engineer
Job Type: Contract
Job Overview:
Pay Range: $71.29hr - $76.29hr
- Manage component qualification and supplier development activities.
- Execute supplier quality processes including process validations, inspections, and capability analysis.
- Collaborate with suppliers to drive cost reduction, capacity improvements, and risk mitigation.
- Select appropriate suppliers and manufacturing processes based on quality, cost, and long-term strategy.
- Manage supplier changes including process updates, equipment validation, and production optimization.
- Initiate and manage engineering change orders for specifications and design updates.
- Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for supplier issues.
- Handle multiple projects simultaneously and communicate status to stakeholders.
- Develop supplier performance metrics and ensure continuous improvement.
- Support new product introduction activities including supplier readiness and ramp planning.
- Collaborate with engineering teams for design for manufacturability improvements.
- Evaluate and resolve customer complaints and manufacturing issues.
- Provide data-driven insights on supplier performance to management.
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience with a bachelor s degree in engineering, or equivalent experience with advanced degree.
- Strong experience in supplier quality and manufacturing processes.
- Proven experience implementing Lean, Six Sigma, and statistical process control methodologies.
- Strong project management and analytical skills.
- Experience in process validation, root cause analysis, and CAPA processes.
- Ability to evaluate supplier technical, quality, and business capabilities.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience with statistical analysis tools.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- Lead supplier qualification and performance improvement initiatives.
- Manage supplier relationships and drive operational excellence.
- Oversee change management and engineering updates.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
- Support product development and supplier readiness.
- Monitor and report supplier performance metrics.
- Experience with CAD tools and 3D modeling.
- Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments.
- Familiarity with enterprise systems and agile methodologies.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Effective communication and leadership skills.
- Project management and organizational capabilities.
- Attention to detail and decision-making skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Bachelor s degree in Engineering required.
- Advanced degree preferred.