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Tyco Electronics Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered electronic components, network solutions, undersea telecommunication systems and specialty products, with fiscal 2008 sales of US$14.8* billion to customers in more than 150 countries.

We design, manufacture and market products for customers in a broad array of industries including automotive; data communication systems and consumer electronics; telecommunications; aerospace, defense and marine; medical; and alternative energy and lighting. With approximately 7,000 engineers and worldwide manufacturing, sales and customer service capabilities, Tyco Electronics' commitment is our customers' advantage.

More information on Tyco Electronics can be found at http://www.tycoelectronics.com/.  (*Includes revenue from the company's former Wireless Systems segment, which will be reported as a discontinued operation beginning in the fiscal third quarter of 2009.)

Come turn our opportunities into your advantage at Tyco Electronics. Tyco Electronics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Tyco Electronics' Commercial and Industrial Solutions Division is uniquely qualified to provide innovative electronics solutions for a variety of applications from appliances, fiber optics, PC connectors, data communications, network cables, power distribution to lighting.

The Commercial and Industrial Solutions Division is seeking a knowledgeable Supplier Quality Engineer to join our Supplier Quality Engineering Team in Harrisburg, PA.  In this challenging and rewarding position, you will be responsible for improving Tyco Electronics profitability in the following duties:

-         Develop Supplier skills in Six Sigma techniques to improve the Root Cause and Corrective Action mindset for continuous improvement.

-         Reduce past due Customer orders by reducing rejected product from Suppliers.

-         Troubleshoot severe Supplier product failures and manage corrective action process through to recovery.

-         Provide effective support to Suppliers, Procurement, Materials, and Manufacturing facilities.

-         Provide Supplier education in Products, Specifications, Quality and Delivery requirements.

-         Conduct Supplier Quality System audits and develop defect Containment and Prevention Action processes at Supplier sites.

-         Facilitate new supplier Start-up and Safe Launch processes.

-         Provide expertise and counsel in connector manufacturing processes and controls.

-         Domestic travel will be required.

-         International travel may be necessary.

A Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial, Metallurgy or closely related) required. Experience in Metal Casting or Metal Forming such as Die Casting and Raw Metals Industry required.  Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and Access) required.  Three to five years experience in electrical connector manufacturing preferred.  Demonstrated knowledge of Six Sigma DMAIC tools preferred.  If candidate does not possess Six Sigma certification, they must be actively seeking certification.  ASQ CQE certified beneficial. 

Competencies and Characteristics:

Effective problem solving ability, as well as strong written and oral skills to interface with team members, suppliers, customers and sales.  Individual must have the ability to deal with multiple priorities as well as be focused, driven to succeed, pro-active, leadership & team building skilled, creative, and possess a sense of urgency for results.