PCBA Supplier Quality Engineer in Welshpool

Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. (SHI) is a global integrated manufacturer of industrial machinery with a tradition of excellence and innovation that spans over 400 years. Our division “Drive Technologies” (DT) in EMEIA stands for an established global designer, manufacturer, and supplier of drives, custom drive solutions, industrial gearboxes, electrical motors and variable frequency drives. Invertek Drives - headquartered in Welshpool, UK - is a fast growing global company dedicated to the design, development and manufacturing of energy saving variable frequency drive technology. We are committed to acting responsibly in the world in which we operate. Our drive for a cooler planet began nearly 25 years ago with a range of variable frequency drives that reduce energy used by electric motors in applications around the world. We continue to dedicate our energies to reducing carbon emissions. From electric vehicles to sustainable infrastructure and processes, we are taking steps towards a greener future.

PCBA Supplier Quality Engineer Description:

• Manage all quality-related matters concerning PCB and PCBA suppliers
• Investigate supplier quality issues, identify root causes and drive effective corrective actions
• Review and manage supplier 8D reports and corrective action responses
• Monitor supplier quality performance and drive continuous improvement activities
• Support the introduction, assessment and qualification of new PCB and PCBA suppliers
• Conduct or support supplier quality audits

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in a quality, supplier quality or engineering role
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Good communication skills and the confidence to work directly with suppliers and internal departments
• Good organisational skills with close attention to detail
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel
• Experience within PCB, PCBA or electronics manufacturing would be beneficial but is not essential
• Experience of supplier auditing and quality management systems would be beneficial
• Experience with structured problem-solving techniques such as 8D, 5 Why or root cause analysis would be beneficial
• HNC or above in an engineering, electronics or technology discipline would be beneficial

Whether you work in engineering, sales, production or a support function, you will be joining a company that places a strong emphasis on the success and wellbeing of its employees. In addition to the professional and personal development of our team, we offer a wide range of benefits and opportunities for career progression throughout the EMEIA group of companies.

Our employees make us successful and stronger. The equality, diversity and inclusion of people from all walks of life allows us to innovate and grow successfully throughout our workplaces. There is no barrier based on gender, age or ethnicity to developing a career that helps us achieve sustainable prosperity. Together, we can all make a difference. We are all guardians of our planet and the environment that we live and work in. As individuals and businesses, we have a responsibility for its current and future sustainability. Our mission is to contribute to solving social, environmental, and industrial problems through the development and optimization of drive technologies. We are doing this through our commitment to sustainability via the goals of People, Planet and Prosperity to realize the vision of global economic, social and environmental sustainability.