Primary Objective:
To be the leader in end-to-end supplier quality management for electronic components and antenna assemblies.

Key Responsibilities:
Supplier Development and Management:
-Lead the development and qualification of new/existing suppliers for electronic and antenna components to support capacity expansion and new programs
-Set up quality goals and monitor failure rates in contract manufacturers
-Drive suppliers to achieve consistent quality improvement and yield enhancement quarter over quarter
-Develop and manage supplier quality engineer teams at contract manufacturers
-Engage with sub-tier suppliers for quality reviews and corrective actions when needed

Technical Quality Management:
-Work with engineering teams during product development to ensure proper monitoring and closure of component issues
-Anticipate and resolve quality issues affecting reliability, manufacturability, and availability of EE and antenna components
-Drive supplier failure analysis capabilities improvement, including engineering resources and equipment readiness
-Review and approve engineering or production changes related to electronic and antenna materials

Process Development:
-Establish processes and mechanisms for supplier quality improvements
-Develop early warning systems to identify potential issues in new product designs, specifications, and applications
-Implement systematic quality control processes for both electronic and antenna components
-Create and maintain quality documentation and reporting systems

Cross-functional Collaboration:
-Partner with commodity management team to identify cost-reduction opportunities through quality and process improvements
-Coordinate with engineering and material teams for second source qualification
-Lead cross-functional teams in resolving quality issues during NPI and mass production phases