- Minimising the number of components currently in use.
- Merging the component part numbering systems and component selection processes on the UK site with those used by the US site.
- Assisting Purchasing with the sourcing of problem components.
- Assuring the quality and reliability of electronic components in use particularly when under exceptional circumstances they are sourced from the "grey" market.
- Managing and minimising component obsolescence.
- Securing sources of alternative components and organise/perform testing and evaluation in new and existing designs.
- Ensuring all components on the database have datasheets, technical information and adequate information to allow procurement.
- Working with the design teams to ensure components selected are cost effective, have minimal lead times and meet appropriate regulatory standards which are to be maintained on the company database to comply with any customer and internal audits.
- Working with Quality understanding component failures and deal with the suppliers/manufacturers of these components to establish the root cause of the failure and corrective/preventive action.
- Keep informed and support IS09001 Quality and IS014001 Environmental requirements and improvement activities.
- Commit to achieving the Company business, Quality and Environmental objectives and policies.
- Responsibility for adhering to the Company's ISO 9001 Quality, ISO14001 Environmental and Health and Safety management systems.
- Background in electronic design and ideally some experience in purchasing.
- Professional or academic qualification in the field of electronic engineering.
- Demonstrable experience within the component engineering field.
- An understanding of the technical aspects of component engineering.
- Familiarity with electronic, electro-mechanical and mechanical components.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues and suppliers.
- Confident, motivated and well organised.
- Enjoy handling detail and ensuring information supplied is correct and accurate.
- Excellent IT skills particularly with respect to database usage. Familiarity with MS Office.
Component Engineer - Pulborough, United Kingdom - Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corporation
Description
About Us
Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corporation, a family owned business for over 75 years, takes pride in powering progress in health, security and quality of life. We are key partners with the world's leading medical devices, semiconductor, scientific analytics and industrial systems manufacturers. When they want to push the limits of what's possible with high voltage applications, they turn to us to make it happen.
While Spellman is not a household name, our products are used to make and often power many of the most advanced technologies that make modern life possible. With design and manufacturing sites in North America, Europe and Asia, we have become the preferred provider of high voltage power solutions for OEMs pushing the boundaries of technology around the world by designing and producing the products they need to power progress.
Main Objectives
Managing the electronic components in use and those under consideration for introduction in new designs.
Key Responsibilities
Skills, knowledge and experience
The above responsibilities are not exhaustive and you may be required to fulfil other duties and responsibilities from time to time for which you are reasonably qualified.