What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supplier Quality Engineer position at Collabera?
Client: Telecom/Electronics Domain Client
Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer
Location: Richardson, TX 75082 - Onsite Role
Duration: 06 Months (Extension/Conversion based on performance).
Pay Rate: ($30-$34) hourly
Requirement:
On-site Quality Engineer based in or able to commute daily to Richardson, TX, with flexibility to travel internationally (Mexico) up to 10% as business needs require.
Comfortable supporting Video EMS supplier sites in Mexico for short-term assignments (typically 1 week, 1-2 trips per year).
Holds a Bachelor’s degree in a technical or scientific field (Master’s preferred) with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Supplier Quality or Supply Chain Quality roles, supporting manufacturing, EMS, or distribution center environments.
Responsibilities:
Demonstrates strong knowledge of quality standards, corrective action systems (8D / MCAR), and core quality tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone, and Histograms.
Identifies technical quality issues with suppliers and drives corrective and preventive actions, ensuring structural quality and process improvements
Manages supplier performance, including quality audits, regulatory compliance, and supplier quality ranking systems
Serves as the primary liaison between suppliers, distribution centers, and manufacturing sites.
Monitors and evaluates supplier quality and delivery performance, providing feedback and managing process controls.
Possesses a strong technical foundation in complex products or systems, supporting product transitions while improving quality and reliability.
Handles and prioritizes critical customer complaints related to delivered products.
Supports quality improvement projects at internal and external sites.
Demonstrates strong problem-solving, communication, and negotiation skills across cross-functional and cross-cultural teams.
Familiar with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies; Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.
Proficient with tools such as Workspace, Minitab, and SAP; maintains accurate quality records, certifications, and metrics.
Comfortable working 100% onsite in office, EMS factory, or distribution center environments, and operating independently after a short training period.
Salary : $30 - $34