Supplier Quality Engineer

TTM Technologies, Inc. - Publicly Traded US Company, NASDAQ (TTMI) - Top-5 Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer About TTM TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency ("RF") components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards ("PCB"s). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market. Additional information can be found at www.ttm.com Summary:Performs quality assurance activities concerned with the engineering of products, materials and processes by performing the following essential duties. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: * Performs and evaluates First Article Inspection of Supplier product and approves AS9102 First Article documentation * Schedules and performs on-site Surveys and Source Inspections at Supplier's facilities for compliance to Purchase Order requirements * Answers questions relating to standard practices and procedures * Reviews and provides input to statements of work for subcontractors * Acts as liaison between departments and makes independent decisions to insure adherence to quality procedures * Develops, implements, and maintains supplier quality procedures * Develops and maintains monthly program status * Collects data for metrics reporting and analyzes results of activities for potentially adverse trends * Prepares status reports for management * Generates supplier notifications (NOE, SCR & SCAR) and tracks responses to closure * Establishes and maintains an effective monitoring program, including the use of PC-based tools for planning, tracking and evaluating performance * Establishes and maintains supplier rating system, approved supplier list, supplier control program, and monthly reports on status of vendors with low ratings * Reviews and approves purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and supplier corrective action * Performs pre-award surveys as a team member with other departments * Generates inspection alerts * Minimum 25% travel required * Performs other duties as directed Skills: * Bachelor's degree in Engineering from a four-year college or university * 3-8 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience * Must have a background that would permit the U.S. Department of Defense to issue a secret clearance when necessary for work on a project that requires such a clearance * Ability to use standard electronic test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, meters, counters, frequency meters, logic analyzers, etc. * Ability to use mechanical measurement equipment, such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, comparators and scales * Knowledge of various drawing types, specifications and Configuration Management systems * Knowledge of IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, J-STD-001 requirements in a capacity to make nonconforming material decisions * Detailed knowledge of ISO9001/AS9100 and AS9102 requirements * Familiarity with the PC (Excel, Word, Power Point) * Working knowledge of true Root Cause & Corrective Action Techniques (5 Why, Fishbone, Is/Is Not and 8D tools) * Knowledge of Manufacturing processes for Electronic and/or Mechanical assemblies * Knowledge of Advanced Quality Planning (APQP) / Control Plans * Knowledge of basic Failure Mode and Effect Analysis * Knowledge of Process and Compliance Auditing * Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions * Bachelor's degree in Engineering from a four-year college or university * 3-8 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience * Must have a background that would permi