Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)

Supplier Quality Engineer (SMT/PCBA)

About the Role

Join a next-generation manufacturing organization supporting high-performance computing and AI hardware. As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you’ll ensure the quality and reliability of SMT/PCBA materials and components flowing into our Austin operations. You’ll qualify suppliers, drive corrective actions, and partner closely with engineering, production, and procurement to maintain world-class quality and performance.

What You’ll Do

• Qualify and audit new suppliers for PCB, EE, and ME components.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive improvements based on data and trends.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (8D, 5-Why).
• Support supplier development through process reviews, training, and quality improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and manufacturing to align quality expectations.
• Maintain documentation including scorecards, audit reports, and CAPA records.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (IPC-610/600, SPC, QC systems).
• Perform related duties to support supplier quality and operational goals.

What You Bring

• Experience in Supplier Quality Engineering or manufacturing quality roles.
• Knowledge of SMT/PCBA processes, quality control methods, and FA tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfortable with data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple supplier interfaces.
• Preferred: Experience with ISO9001, IATF 16949, ISO 26262, ISO 13485; Lean or Six Sigma background.

###Why Join Us

You’ll be part of a high-performance team shaping how AI is designed, built, and deployed. Our Austin facility is a flagship for intelligent manufacturing—combining automation, data-driven operations, and sustainable design to set new industry standards. If you’re ready to build the foundation for the future of AI, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Type:

• Full-time

Pay:

• $120K - $155K/yr

Work Location:

• Austin, TX
• In person