Keval Panchal

Supplier Quality Engineer @Communications & Power Industries (CPI)

Georgetown, ON, CA

Supplier Development and/or sourcing- Understanding the requirements, work with Engineering and the Buyer to assess the technical capability and roadmap of the supplier- Perform supplier audits for risk, capabilities and QMS reviews * Determine and assign capable supplier(s) to items* Specifications/document/product compliance and alignment- Ensure there is a specifications matrix - Align product verification/test between supplier and the internal factory- As it relates to manufacturing and test, make sure that design to cost is met- Ensure product compliance to specification by ensuring relevant verification has occurred (life testing, qualification acceptance)* Look for and analyze trends for issues- Issue the NCMR (Non-confirming material report) and request RMA from the supplier to ensure that failed parts are being replaced with new one or debited based on severity of failure mode- Ensure link to the shop floor, supply chain, CSG (Customer Service Group) and EFFA (Early Field Failure Analysis)- Drive (RCCA) Root Cause Corrective Actions from technical SCARs (supplier Corrective Action Review) and NCRs- Report trends at applicable reviews- Create project plans to close out issues* Own and perform or guide FAI (First Article Inspection) and part inspections at source and at incoming* Participate in the Quality Alert & containment process* Actively participate in all technical reviews, internal and external - Ensure specification compliance, manufacturability, testability, and cost* Perform supplier assessments at the source- Ensure the suppliers build & test processes are robust and repeatable with no variability- Ensure that the product can be produced in the most economic, efficient and effective way- Utilize techniques such as Control Plan / PFMEA* Participating in monthly QMR meeting to provide update to the management on Supplier Quality KPI’s.