Sourcing Engineer

Component Engineer -- Sources, selects, and qualifies components used in the company's technology.

Investigates alternate component technologies or supplies, reducing cost and improving quality and reliability.

Acts as technical interface between component/production suppliers and development engineers, determining new and alternate sources.

Investigates alternate component technologies or supplies for reduced cost or improved quality and reliability, and implements changes.

Develops guidelines/procedures on vendor selection.

Evaluates supplier change notification and qualifies changes, as needed.

May maintain component data management system including qualification records/results/documentation.

Education/Experience: Typically requires a Bachelor's degree with 2-4 years of professional experience.