2 Job Scope

Main Target Summary Core responsibility of the Job holder is to ensure Quality on purchase components, supporting Manufacturing plants, by implementing a robust containment action in the entire supply chain and start escalation if applicable, using his / her knowledge on problem solving methodologies and technical expertise on the specific materials categories (E&E, Stamping, Injection Molding. Etc.) working in close collaboration with suppliers and TE plant quality teammates.
Tasks Summary & Responsibilities (please enclose organizational charts)
- Understand TE Production processes and confirms if supplier’s components are outside TE specifications.
- Initiate and follows up TECHS requests to Suppliers till exit. Owner of Complaint Handling / Problem Solving for external Supplier’s responsible incidents from all sources (i.e., internal, and external customers, Production, Interplant, Incoming Inspection, etc.) after the safe launch period.
- Create / Maintain Incoming Quality Inspection Plans (QIP) in the system in collaboration with AQE, SQE, Engineering when applicable.
- Owner of Chargeback Process
- Supports New Product (NPI) ramp up on production lines, trial runs with supplier components and other activities as requested.
- Responsible for Training of IQI’s.
- Acts as Liaison person between Suppliers and TE SQ internal Customers.
- Involve SQE for Supplier Complaint 8D’s reviews / permanent problem solving & lessons learned initiation and follow up.
- Participates on the Supplier Scorecard process (i.e., response time)
- Improve IQI’s inspection efficiency (i.e., QIP review, inspection method optimization etc.)
- Owner of Containment activities in collaboration with IQI (block stock, initiate sorting activities internal or external, etc.) following the local non-Conforming material procedures for Supplier products.
- Responsible to clear Quarantined material due to a Supplier Nonconformity (justified complaint)
*Typical org chart. Might have small variations depending on the region / country / plant
Requirements for a typical Job Holder / Applicant (not the actual incumbent at TE Connectivity)
Educational Degree B.S. degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, or related field
Professional Experience (years in what processes and function)
Requirements:
83 At least 3 years of experience within connector or cable assembly industry
83 Lean Manufacturing and Problem-Solving tools expertise
83 Incoming inspection Process and robust containment actions
83 Handling of non-conforming material
Special Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills
83 Demonstrated skills in driving actions for containing quality spills, coordinating suppliers, Third party companies, and production internal quality and materials teams
83 Working knowledge on the specific process (Stamping, Injection Molding, Electronic assemblies, diecasting, etc.).
83 Ability to work with a multifunctional team.
83 Thorough knowledge of Problem-Solving tools (8D at the minimum)
83 High sense of urgency.
83 Knowledge using process improvement techniques and methodologies (e.g., Kaizen, Lean) and tools (e.g., 8D, SPC, Capability Analysis, MSA, and FMEA, CP, PPAP, Safe Launch, CSL).
83 Software, MS Office: Word, Excel; Power Point.
83 Basic knowledge in statistical software such as Minitab
83 Basic Knowledge in GD&T to read technical drawings
83 Assertive communication
83 Experience handling measurement equipment, and performing measurements
83 Knowledge on ISO 9001
Other important things to note Job requires minimum traveling
English fluent in written and verbal