Principal SLE Engineer

The Principal SLE Engineer serves as the primary quality contact for assigned commodity materials. This role focuses on monitoring supplier quality performance, developing and qualifying new suppliers or alternative sources, and ensuring supplier conformance to company standards. The position requires close collaboration with Procurement, R&D, and cross-functional global teams to maintain high-quality standards and supply reliability.

• Monitor and evaluate supplier material quality performance on a quarterly basis.
• Conduct supplier audits and drive continuous improvement actions.
• Participate in Supplier Business Reviews and provide quality ratings.
• Lead supplier-driven failure analysis, ensuring timely root cause identification and corrective/preventive actions.
• Coordinate with suppliers for material containment and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with Procurement and R&D to identify, develop, and qualify new suppliers....