Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Engineer – Supplier Quality

Quality EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeShanghai, ChinaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field is required.
Rich experience in Flex or PCB is required.
Knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, APQP, FMEA, SPC, GRR/MSA, 7 QC tools, and 8D is required.
At least five years of related SQA or QA experience in a connector-related industry is required.
Familiarity with Flex or PCB is required.
Proficiency in quality standards such as IATF 16949 and experience with compliance auditing are required.
Ability to travel up to 50%, work extended hours as required, and interface with various cultures and management levels within supplier organizations is required.
Understanding of personal computer hardware and software, including Microsoft Office and SAP, is required.
Familiarity with problem-solving tools such as 8D, 5 Why, Control Plan, FMEA, and MSA, and substantial experience with supplier FAI and PPAP submissions are required.
Fluency in spoken and written English is required.

Responsibilities

Work closely with operations and purchasing management to continuously improve supplier processes.
Maintain the supplier quality system and ensure good parts are provided to Molex.
Manage suppliers and subcontractors to ensure purchased parts meet Molex requirements.
Implement supplier PPAP reviews for mass production.
Qualify key components and conduct process audits for mass production.
Lead problem solving related to suppliers or subcontractors and follow up on corrective actions; release F QN for material issues and follow up in SAP.
Resolve and handle PE cases, MQR, blocked stock, and supplier-related claims in a timely manner.
Implement annual supplier audits and follow up on supplier quality performance improvements.
Establish and update incoming inspection checklists.
Participate in NPI projects, including Early Supplier Involvement, to support the local NPI team with new supplier qualification and product and process qualification at suppliers, including FAI, tool qualifications, PPAP, and safe launch.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Be responsible for supplier quality assurance for MSH.

Desired Qualifications

A master's degree is preferred.
Experience in electroplating, molding, and stamping is preferred.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Minitab is preferred.
Project management and process control experience are preferred.
Analytical, problem-solving, and failure/root-cause analysis skills are preferred.

Your Job

The primary purpose is to work closely with operations and purchasing management to ensure a continuous process of improvement at all suppliers.

Maintain supplier quality system and ensure provide good parts to Molex.

What You Will Do

1.Managing suppliers/Subcon ensure purchasing parts meet Molex requirements.

2.Implement the supplier PPAP review for mass production.

3.Key component qualifies and process audit for mass product.

4.Lead problem solving related to supplier and/or subcontractors and action follow up. Release F QN for material issues and follow up in SAP.

5.Resolve and handle PE case, MQR and block stock in time and handle claim issues related to supplier issues

6.Implement supplier annual audit. Follow up the supplier quality performance improvement.

7.Establishing and updating incoming inspection checklist.

8.Involve in NPI project (ESI – Early Supplier Involvement) to support NPI team LOCALLY to conduct new supplier qualification, product, and process qualification at suppliers (e.g., FAI, tool qualifications, PPAP and safe launch, etc.)

09.May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

SCOPE:This position will be responsible for the supplier quality assurance of MSH.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

EDUCATION:

REQUIRED:•Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

PREFERRED:•Master’s degree preferred

WORK EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED:•Have rich experience in Flex or PCB.

•Knowledge in ISO9001, IATF16949, APQP, FMEA, SPC, GRR/MSA, 7QC tools, 8D etc.

•At least 5 years of related experience in SQA or QA in connector related industry.

PREFERRED:•Experience in the following: electroplating, molding, stamping

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

REQUIRED:•Be familiar with Flex or PCB.

•Proficient in quality standards such as IATF16949, VDA6.3 and compliance auditing experience

•The ability to travel up to 50%, work extended hours as required and interface with various cultures and different management levels within the supplier organization

•Ability to work well with others.

•Good understanding of personal computer hardware and software including MS office and SAP.

•Effective interpersonal skills.

•Good time management, organizational, communication and presentation skills.

•Sound decision-making skills.

•Familiarity with problems solving tools like as 8D, 5Why, Control Plan, FMEA, MSA, etc., and stronger experience of supplier FAI, PPAP submission

•Fluent English in speaking and writing.

PREFERRED:•MS Office, Minitab

•Project Management and process control experience

•Excellent analytical, problem solving and failure/root cause analysis skills.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

About the Company

Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Koch Industries is a large, private, diversified conglomerate that operates in energy, chemical processing, and manufacturing. It started from an innovation that turned heavy crude oil into gasoline and grew through long‑term investments rather than short‑term market moves. The company generates value by refining fuels and producing chemical products, and it operates Georgia-Pacific, a major maker of paper and building products. Its business model relies on reinvesting most earnings back into the company to fund steady, long‑term growth rather than paying out frequent dividends or seeking quick profits. Koch differentiates itself from many competitors by staying privately owned, which reduces pressure from public markets and enables longer‑range planning. The company’s goal is to build scale and durability across its holdings by sustainable, multi‑decade growth rather than rapid, episodic gains.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding: $985.2M
Headquarters: Wichita, KS
Founded: 1940

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