SummaryPerforms, monitors and evaluates Quality Control functions at suppliers and Benchmark facilities in order to assure components and materials meet or exceed requirements. May also perform Quality function at customer's site. Involved with supplier selection and development activities related to New Product Introduction (NPI), Prototype and Production business.ResponsibilitiesPerform Quality Control functions at supplier's facilities, such as source inspection and test of supplier's products as specified by Subcontract, Purchase Order and/or associated documentation (specifications, drawings, qualifications and special and acceptance procedures)Develop and control test and inspection instructions to be utilized by Supplier Q.A. functions (Incoming Inspection and Supplier) to assure compliance with Benchmark and Contract Quality requirementsProvide technical assistance to Incoming Inspection, suppliers and other Benchmark functions so that they may prevent fabrication, test and inspection problems; May also provide technical assistance at customer sitesProvide technical assistance in the preparation of workmanship standards, instructions and inspection criteria for suppliers and Benchmark; Initiate product design changes through proper channels to improve part quality or enhance ease of manufacturing, test and inspectionPerform quality audits of supplier's and Benchmark's processes and procedures to determine the effectiveness of the Quality ProgramReport results, indicating conclusions and suggested actions for suppliers and Benchmark, and prepare and initiate Corrective Action Requests (CARs) to suppliers and Benchmark when non-compliances to quality requirements exist; Follow-up to satisfactorily close out all CARs issuedPerform failure analyses with suppliers on relevant failures on returned products; Analyze reported defects and failures; Investigate discrepancies and initiate corrective actions when necessary to preclude future rejectsFamiliarize suppliers in the use of Benchmark's documented process system to capture and record actions and resultsOversee sample, special and qualification tests; Assist other Supplier Quality Engineers during failure analysis with the supplier on product returns, final acceptance and environmental failuresPrepare reports on procured product quality and corrective actions taken and reply to Customer/Government inquiries regarding supplier Quality AssurancePrepare summaries of research and maintain files on vendors to provide immediate current and historical information of procured product reliabilityApply quality management system methodologiesReview and define elements of concern/definition in customer documentation through the New Product Introduction (NPI) stagesDisposition suspect/nonconforming materialProvide First Article Inspection work direction and disposition for supplied productAll employees are responsible for the Quality of their work to ensure BEI meets, or exceeds Customer Satisfaction.Train and provide guidance to lower level Quality Assurance EngineersApply quality management system methodologiesRequirementsEffective organization and prioritization skillsEffective interpersonal skillsAbility to complete projects in a timely mannerAbility to support a 24/7 global business operation as requiredDemonstrate discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment and professionalism when representing the companyExcellent written and verbal communication, as well as presentation skillsAbility to work individually or in teamsUnderstanding of and ability to use continuous improvement toolsAble to travel up to 5% of the time, including day and overnight travel as requiredParticipate in a continuous improvement activity with complete documentation, including a follow up review with the team in a presentation formatSee job analysis forms for specific physical stressors of the job4 year Engineering or Technical degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by executive management5+ years of electronics manufacturing experienceFamiliarity with advanced technologies and applications; ASQ certification; Master of advanced technologies and applicationsAbility to train/mentor new development employeesAble to travel up to 10% of the time, including day and overnight travel as requiredEducation4 year Engineering or Technical degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by executive managementLocation & ScheduleGeographical Location: Minnesota:RochesterPhysical Location: Rochester, MNShift: Shift 1Work Schedule: M-F 0800-1700Compensation & BenefitsCompensation Range: $70,272.00 to $95,409.00 USDBenchmark provides a comprehensive benefits package, including a Bonus Plan, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, all based on scheduled hours. Benchmark complies with applicable state and local employee leave laws.Export ControlThis job position may include access to controlled information or technology covered under applicable U.S. export control laws. As such, employment for this job position may be contingent on either verification that an applicant falls under the definition of a "U.S. Person" (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status) or on the Company timely obtaining any necessary export license required under federal laws. The Company evaluates such export license situations on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion since export license applications can take many weeks to be processed.Application DeadlineThis job posting will remain open until filled.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementBenchmark is an equal opportunity employer. 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