Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We're a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that's critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

Supplier development engineering focuses on improving the performance and capabilities of a company's suppliers to meet business needs and objectives, leading to better quality, and a stronger supply chain.

Job Description

Performance Management: Conduct regular quality reviews with suppliers to monitor and analyze quality performance metrics.
NPI & Qualification: Support new part and process qualifications in collaboration with Development Engineering and Supply Chain Engineering teams.
Issue Resolution: Lead complex root cause analysis (RCA) and implement permanent corrective actions for supplier-related quality failures.
Quality and Technical Auditing: Perform Quality System Audits and leading Technical Capability Assessments of EMS and mechanical assembly suppliers.
Conflict Resolution: Develop effective recovery actions and remedies for quality disputes spanning from SMT to final backend assembly processes.

Basic Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
Industry Experience: 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing Process Engineering, specifically within EMS environments (PCBA, SMT) and complex mechanical assembly (enclosures, precision machining, or electromechanical integration).
Technical Toolset: Expertise in pFMEA, 8D methodology, 5-Whys, and Fishbone analysis. Proficiency in Statistical Process Control (SPC) including Cp/Cpk analysis.
Audit Expertise: Certified Lead Auditor (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or ISO 13485) preferred.
Manufacturing Knowledge: Deep understanding of both SMT and backend (final box build/mechanical assembly) manufacturing flows.
Communication: Proven ability to influence external suppliers and collaborate with cross functional teams to resolve disputes.

Travel Requirements

Under 10%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

No

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you'd like to join our team but feel that you don't quite meet all of the preferred skills, we'd still love to hear why you think you'd be a great addition to our team.

Supplier Quality Consultant