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Supplier Quality Engineer

Location: 

JP

Posting Date:  Nov 28, 2024
Job ID:  11097

About our group:

With more than four decades of storage innovation, Seagate empowers humanity to thrive in the data age and helps people and businesses navigate the ever-expanding data landscape. We craft precision-engineered, cutting-edge solutions that help the world store and manage exponential data growth. 

 

Seagate is powered by our talented, passionate, and diverse workforce of 35,000 employees across the globe who embody our core values: integrity, innovation, and inclusion. Striving towards excellence every single day, we show up with these values for our customers, business partners, shareholders, and communities alike. 

 

Role Description: 

Assurance of quality for hard drive components manufactured in Japan. 

 

Support for Principal Components: 

  • Exclusive Source: LDU, Micro-actuator (PZT), CIS-Flex, Slider Substrate 
  • Principal Parts: TGA 
  • Collaborative Support: Assist other SQE members with components whose design centers are in Japan, such as Motor, VCM, and Adhesives.

About the role - you will:

  • Improve the quality of purchased parts. 
  • Conduct thorough evaluations of supplier quality. 
  • Perform audits at supplier manufacturing plants. 
  • Process Control & Improvement: Implement and maintain control measures, and continuously look for ways to optimize and improve processes.  
  • Support post-qualification components: Collaborate with Seagate personnel in other factories to provide support when the quality of parts is in question. 

About you:

  • Educational Requirement: A minimum of a Science or Engineering degree in a relevant field of study. Preferred fields include Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering. 
  • Technical Acumen: Proficiency in statistical analysis, Six Sigma, quality control methodologies, reliability/quality engineering, QC standards, and process improvement techniques. (Deficiencies in knowledge will be addressed through structured training) 
  • Interpersonal Skills: Proficient in supplier communication, including negotiation, problem resolution, and presentation competencies. 
  • Linguistic Ability: TOEIC score of 600 or equivalent experience in English business communication. 
  • Cultural Adaptability: Understanding of Japanese business culture and practices, with the ability to work effectively in a Japanese industrial environment. 
  • Independent Work Capability: Ability to work remotely and independently, managing tasks and responsibilities and deliver high-quality results without direct supervision.

Your experience includes:

Preferred Experience: One to two years of experience in a similar role, ideally with a background in manufacturing and production environments.

Location:

Tokyo, Japan

 

Location: Tokyo, Japan
Travel: None

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About Us

With more than four decades of storage innovation, Seagate empowers humanity to thrive in the data age and helps people and businesses navigate the ever-expanding data landscape. 

We craft precision-engineered, cutting-edge solutions that help the world store and manage exponential data growth.

Seagate is powered by our talented, passionate, and diverse workforce of 29,000 employees across the globe who embody our core values: integrity, innovation, and inclusion. Striving towards excellence every single day, we show up with these values for our customers, business partners, shareholders, and communities alike.

Join us and get inspired to make a difference in the datasphere!

 

 

Seagate is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, military and veteran status, or other status protected by applicable law.  We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. EEO Know Your Rights Poster & OFCCP Pay Transparency Provision Information.

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