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What this role is
This role leads quality assurance across ADTRAN's supply chain, managing incoming inspections, supplier audits, and corrective actions with manufacturing partners. It suits engineers with 5–8 years in supplier quality who want to drive compliance and continuous improvement across diverse production environments.
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Skills this role names
- Eight Disciplines Problem Solving (8D)
- Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- ISO 14001
- ISO 9001
- Lean Manufacturing
- Root Cause Analysis
- SAP
- Six Sigma
- Statistical Process Control (SPC)
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What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline
- 5–8 years of supplier quality engineering, manufacturing quality, or quality assurance experience
- Experience supporting supplier quality management, assessments, and corrective action systems
- Experience with SMT, PTH, PCB assembly, and mechanical assembly processes
- Knowledge of Statistical Process Control, root cause analysis, and corrective action methodologies
- Experience managing nonconforming materials and supplier corrective actions
- Experience conducting supplier audits and quality system assessments
- Knowledge of IPC workmanship standards, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and TL 9000 requirements
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
- Ability to travel as required
Nice to have
- Master's degree in Engineering or related discipline
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP)
- Experience with ODM/JDM manufacturing environments
- Experience in telecommunications, networking, fiber broadband, or electronics manufacturing
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, 8D, and reliability engineering
- SAP or equivalent ERP system experience