Supplier Quality Engineer

Company: Sensata Technologies
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Supplier Quality Engineer page is loadedSupplier Quality EngineerApply locations Thousand Oaks, CA time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id IRC95137 The Supplier Quality Engineer leads and supports daily supplier management activities at the Sensata make site. Working with cross functional teams to resolve any supplier related concerns they will also take the lead for New Product Development and change management across the site ensuring support for critical projects.General Responsibilities--- Lead key supplier strategic activities and interface with Sourcing on forward looking roadmaps, including development of new suppliers and/or technologies, local activities, qualification, productivity pipeline cost reduction, components qualification, and supplier capacity verification.--- Initiate supplier-related problem solving to address performance issues as necessary--- Drive containment activities--- Communicate with relevant internal/external contacts and ensure timely closure and effectiveness--- Notify suppliers quality issues, drive supplier report, verify and assure suppliers' effective containment action, root cause analysis, and corrective actions/preventive actions--- Provide active support during reviews and supplier selection process--- Review and critique on supplier processes/product--- Perform on-site process audit at supplier to verify suppliers' permanent corrective actions, evaluate suppliers' quality system, verify capacity, process capability and risk assessments--- Handles Supplier Quality items in internal audits, customer audits and site audits--- Develops and communicates the supplier on their quality performance--- Defines actions in case a supplier is not meeting the quality expectation and targets--- Ensure best practice is adopted within the supply chain--- Support management by reviewing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), while checking work and tracking progress--- Communication and alignment across regionsExperience / Qualifications--- A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience--- Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands--- Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation--- Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results--- Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity--- Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards--- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)--- Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers--- 2 to 4 years in Supplier Quality or Manufacturing Process Engineering with experience in Machining (preferred), Stamping and/or Plating process.--- Strong knowledge of Problem-Solving capabilities (prefer the capability to complete 8D format)--- Strong knowledge of GD&T and core tools--- Knowledge or certified internal auditor based on AS9100Base Salary Range: $94,800.00 - $130,460.00This position requires eligibility to obtain authorization under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-US Persons, as defined in the ITAR and EAR, may not be eligible to obtain authorization.Smarter Together

• Collaborating at Sensata means working with some of the world's most talented people in an enriching environment that is constantly pushing towards the next best thing.
• Employees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining new perspectives through mutual respect and open communication.
• As OneSensata, we are working together to make things work together.Click here to view Sensata Recruitment Privacy Statement.Click here to view our Sensata Recruitment Privacy Statement for China.NOTE: If you are a current Sensata employee (or one of our Affiliates), please back out of this application and log into Workday via the Company Intranet to apply directly. Type "FIND JOBS" in the Workday search bar.In fact, our name Sensata comes from the Latin word sensate for 'those gifted with sense'. Our focus on sensing is also reflected in our logo, which spells Sensata in Braille.Sensata Technologies is a global industrial technology company striving to create a safer, cleaner, more efficient and electrified world. Through its broad portfolio of mission-critical sensors, electrical protection components and sensor-rich solutions, Sensata helps its customers address increasingly complex engineering and operating performance requirements. With more than 19,000 employees and global operations in 15 countries, Sensata serves customers in the automotive, heavy vehicle & off-road, industrial, and aerospace markets.Note to applicants for positions in the United States:
  • Sensata Technologies, Inc. (US) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.If you are an individual who requires a reasonable accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which you applied, please make a request to the recruiter or contact accommodations@sensata.com.Diversity StatementWe are dedicated to ensuring our employees feel a sense of belonging and respect every day. We believe that every individual has unique insights that others can learn from. Working at Sensata means you can bring your whole self to the table. Our goal is to achieve fair representation of women, minorities, veterans, people with disabilities, and all types of diversity among all levels in our organization.
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