SQM Engineer

The SQM Engineer, ensures external suppliers provide high-quality materials meeting company, industry, and regulatory standards by conducting audits, developing quality plans, resolving issues through root cause analysis, and fostering supplier improvement, acting as a key liaison between suppliers, procurement, and internal teams to maintain supply chain integrity and product excellence

Key Responsibilities:

Supplier Audits & Qualification :

Perform audits, assessments, and risk evaluations for new and existing suppliers to ensure compliance and capability.

Quality Control & Standards :

Develop and implement quality control plans, procedures, and supplier quality agreements.

Issue Resolution :

Manage supplier non-conformances, conduct root cause analysis, and drive corrective and preventive actions.

Performance Monitoring :

Establish KPIs, monitor supplier performance metrics, and report findings to management.

Supplier Development :

Train suppliers, facilitate communication, and work with them to enhance their processes and capabilities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration :

Work with internal engineering, procurement, and production teams to integrate supplier quality into product development and manufacturing.

Documentation :

Maintain supplier quality records, documentation, and databases.

Requirements:

• Bachelor degree, additional quality or technical certifications are a plus
• 1-3 years of SQM experience in electronics, computer hardware, or manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with server components (motherboards, CPUs, memory, cabling, etc.) preferred
• Basic understanding of quality standards, inspection techniques, and documentation requirements
• Experience using ERP/WMS or QMS systems for tracking inspections and inventory
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, technical drawings, and part specifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• IPC-A-610 or similar electronics inspection certification
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or RBA standards
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Key Skills:

• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Able to work independently and follow structured processes
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment
• Basic computer literacy (email, Excel, ERP systems)

Work Environment:

• Clean, climate-controlled server assembly warehouse
• ESD protection is mandatory
• Physical requirements include standing for extended periods and handling small components

Note:

This job description reflects essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the number or types of tasks that may be assigned or reassigned during the conduct of business

Region/Country Specific Details:

Must be a US citizen or a legal resident; provide current residence address and driver's license. English-Spanish fluency preferred.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $62,100.00 per year Application Question(s): Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship? What are your salary expectations/requirements?

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location:

In person