Career Accelerator Program - Supplier Quality Engineer

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Texas Instruments is looking for an energetic engineer passionate in delivering best quality products and services to our customers in high-demanding fast-paced work environment. The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that externally sourced materials, components, and services meet Texas Instruments' quality and reliability standards before they enter the manufacturing process. Acting as the primary quality liaison between TI and its external supply base, this role partners with suppliers to establish quality expectations, identify risk, and drive continuous improvement. Responsibilities include: Develop, apply, revise, and maintain quality standards for incoming materials and components sourced from external suppliers and vendors Lead supplier qualification activities including initial audits, capability assessments, and approval processes for new or existing suppliers Review and analyze supplier quality data, inspection reports, and returned/rejected materials to identify trends and systemic issues Collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, Manufacturing Engineering, and Design teams to evaluate supplier risk and drive supply chain quality improvements Manage supplier quality incidents using structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, 3x5-Why) ensuring effective root cause identification and implementation of corrective & preventive actions Prepare and maintain documentation for incoming inspection procedures, acceptance criteria, control plans, and quality agreements Support new product introduction activities by working with suppliers to validate process capability and meet design intent Conduct on-site supplier audits and process reviews; provide feedback and improvement guidance to suppliers