What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supplier Quality Technician position at Flex?
Job Posting Start Date 03-13-2024 Job Posting End Date 04-30-2024 Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion and cultivate a workplace culture of belonging that views uniqueness as a competitive edge and builds a community that enables our people to push the limits of innovation to make great products that create value and improve people's lives. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary. Job Summary The Supplier Quality Technician will be based in Austin, Texas, reporting to the Quality Technician Supervisor. This person will be In charge of engineering tests and technical functions related to the hold up of Supplier Quality Engineering. Shift Schedule: 7:00am - 3:30pm M-F Responsibilities: Audits processes, tests and inspects products and/or develops, compiles and evaluates statistical data to define and maintain quality and reliability of products. Working from engineering drawings, specifications, schematics, diagrams, written descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform complex engineering testing, checkout, First Article Inspection, root cause investigation, internal corrective actions and supplier correction actions. Interprets engineering drawings, schematic diagrams or formulas and confers with management or engineering staff to define quality and reliability standards. Selects processes to be audited from primarily the manufacturing areas and checks for a variety of features, including ESD (electro-static discharge) and handling practices, documentation, training and process integrity. Selects products for audits at specified stages in the production or post-production process, and tests products for variety of qualities such as dimensions, performance and mechanical, electrical or cosmetic characteristics. Records audit data, applying statistical quality control procedures. Evaluates data and writes reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards. Recommends modifications of existing quality or production standards, programs or reports to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability. Prepares graphs or charts of data or enters data into computer for investigation. Download quality information from quality system to be used for QA reports. Explore engineering test results and implements process changes to resolve problems. Provides factory help to identify and resolve issues associated with purchased parts, materials and manufacturing. Qualifications: Typically requires an Associate’s degree in electronics, military technical training or equivalent experience and training. Typically requires 4 years of related experience. Job Category Quality Is Sponsorship Available? No Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first). Through the collective strength of 170,000 team members across 30 countries and responsible, sustainable operations, Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. We welcome people of all backgrounds. A career with Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your growth, and build great products for our customers that improve people’s lives. Together, let’s create the extraordinary! Join our talent community to learn more about job opportunities, company news and events. Get Started
