Supplier Quality Engineer

About Us

LayerZero Power Systems Inc. is a globally recognized leader in providing state-of-the-art power distribution solutions for critical industries. With a strong focus on reliability, innovation, and customer satisfaction, we deliver advanced power systems products that ensure uninterrupted and dependable power supply in mission-critical environments. Our customer base is comprised of companies in the transaction processing, financial, computer service provision, and semiconductor manufacturing sectors.

LayerZero Power Systems is on a trajectory of sustained growth, with a loyal customer base of existing Fortune 100 customers and an expanding portfolio of new customers.

Position Description:

The main objective of a Supplier Quality Engineer is to ensure that products and supplies from vendors are high quality, free of damages and defects, and follow government, company, and manufacturing standards. The SQE also advise on increasing the quality of these products and make suggestions to improve manufacturing processes. Their tasks involve overseeing manufacturing processes, logistics, and issues related to supply chain management. SQEs typically develop relationships with suppliers, act as a liaison between them and company representatives, and create reports and databases of provider information to help ensure the company works with the highest-quality vendors.

• Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures.
• Drives and further develops relationships with current supply partners to improve daily performance at the lowest cost.
• Investigate true manufacturing cost and identify opportunities for cost savings with current supply partners or re-sourcing to more competitive and capable new sources.
• Seek and develop new potential supplier partners that help the organization meet defined objectives to ensure primary and secondary suppliers are qualified.
• Analyzes engineering specifications and customer expectations to help in determining sourcing requirements.
• Monitors and manages supplier on-time delivery and quality performance to assure capability to meet on-time production schedules.
• Ensures manufacturing processes comply with requirements and guidelines.
• Creates and promotes strategies to increase the quality and efficiency of systems and products.
• Coordinates processes to ensure all purchased materials meet engineering specifications, quality system requirements, cost expectations, inventory requirements, and delivery expectations.
• Makes recommendations to purchasing systems modifications and enhancements.
• Monitor prepared reports for Purchase Price Variance, Key Supplier Metrics, Scrap Levels, Quality, and On-Time Delivery.
• Initiate and drive implementation of sourcing projects from start to finish to meet established

Experience and Skills

• Minimum 3 years of direct experience in automated MRP/MPS and/or Kanban systems managing inventory control.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to evaluate production and market demands based on input from sales, manufacturing, and system data reviews to project labor and materials requirements for manufacturing planning.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organization skills with the ability to perform multiple tasks and obtain results working within strict time frames.Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel; pivot tables, statistical trending, data analysis etc.
• Demonstrated analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Some travel will be required
• A proactive mindset
• Respectful of others
• Positive attitude

Skills Preferred or Desired

• ASQ SQE Certification
• Electrical and Mechanical assembly experience
• Excellent documentation skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Statistical software knowledge (Minitab)
• Ability to navigate an array of computer programs.
• Experience in an ISO 9001:2015 manufacturing environment.
• Industry Quality (PPAP, ISO/TS) and Advanced Product Quality Planning experience.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (electrical/electronic preferred) or Materials Management with 3 years of experience in quality-related operations or materials sourcing management .
• US Citizenship of C1 Permanent Resident Alien status

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Performance-based incentives
• 100% company-paid benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off/Holiday pay
• A positive and collaborative work environment.

Why You Will Love Working with Us:

• Impact: Develop your skills and expertise in a rapidly growing industry, with your work directly influencing the success of mission-critical projects.
• Innovation: Immerse yourself in an environment that celebrates forward-thinking and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative spirit: Work closely with engineers, marketers, and other professionals to bring ideas to life.
• Grow with us: We are committed to your personal and professional development, offering endless opportunities to improve your skills and advance your career.

LayerZero will provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, ancestry, or status as a veteran, as defined and required by law. This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable national, state, and local laws (i.e. Civil Rights Act, Human Rights Act, European Convention on Human Rights).