Senior Engineer - Material Job Listing at Flex in Sriperumbudur, TN (Job ID WD218019)

Description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. 

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary Job DescriptionTo support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Senior Engineer– Materials located in Sriperumbudur

What a typical day looks like:

• Maintain accurate records of scrap inventory movements (E-Waste, HZD Waste and General Waste).
• Monitor and ensure appropriate inventory levels across all areas.
• Identify high‑value materials and update/define part catalogues as required.
• Coordinate part mapping with the Global Indirect Commodity team.
• Create new part numbers and modify catalogues when needed.
• Support daily internal approvals and verify transactions on time.
• Oversee timely segregation, storage, and disposal of materials.
• Manage scrap materials identification and engage with CFT and alert if any high value.
• Coordinate with vendor plan and arrange All type of waste scrap vehicles collections daily.
• Coordinate with customer‑recommended and 3rd‑party vendors for inspection and disposal.
• Review quarterly, monthly, and yearly scrap sales projections with Finance.
• Ensure smooth movement of scrap from multiple locations to scrap stores.
• Maintain EOL, Excess & Obsolete (E&O), and RTV Inventory and dispose on time.
• Address issues related to scrap storage constraints.
• Maintain strong internal stakeholders and External vendor relationships.
• Arrange vendor inspections based on user requests.
• Conduct vendor evaluations weekly and monthly with CFT.
• Validate agreements vs. quotes, including part numbers and pricing.
• Coordinate contract negotiations and notify the IP team on contract validity.
• Manage new vendor onboarding and vendor changeover plans
• Ensure compliance with PCB norms and customer-specific audit requirements.
• Support EHS in achieving UL Certifications, ISO standards, Non-SOX, IGAAP, Simi audits, and other internal/external audits.
• Update monthly sustainability and EHS data.
• Prepare for scrap vendor audits and other 3rd‑party audits.
• Maintain 5S, Kaizen, and Gemba standards at the scrap area.
• Circulate MIS reports to CFT members.
• Maintain accurate scrap disposal documentation and internal movement approvals.
• Monitor Documentations related to Vendor Inspections and Audits.
• Assist Accounts with AP/AR queries related to scrap disposition
• Maintain accurate record for Quote approvals and Vendor Agreements.

The experience we're looking to add to our team:

• Monitoring material segregation, storage, and on-time disposal.
• High-value material identification and categorization.
• Part number and catalog updates for CFT.
• Execution of agreements and adherence to audit requirements.
• End‑to‑end material disposition and On-time scrap movement management.

What you'll receive for the great work you provide

• Medical insurance

• PTO

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Job Category Global Procurement & Supply Chain

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Flex pays for all costs associated with the application, interview or offer process, a candidate will not be asked for any payment related to these costs.

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).

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