Quality Engineer

About the role

As the Quality Engineer you will own a defined portfolio of suppliers and help bring more structure and data-driven decision-making to how supplier performance is tracked and acted on. This is a fast-moving manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is comfortable with ambiguity, brings a positive and practical approach to problem-solving, and enjoys building order out of a dynamic floor operation.

What You'll Do

• Own an established portfolio of fabrication suppliers, with closer attention on the handful that need it most
• Lead First Article Inspection (FAI) planning, determining when a full or partial FAI is appropriate
• Travel periodically to supplier sites for audits and inspections (Canada and Mexico)
• Validate incoming parts and initial production runs against engineering drawings and specifications
• Drive corrective action with suppliers on non-conformances and track effectiveness over time
• Act as the connective link between suppliers, engineering, and manufacturing
• Build supplier performance data to help inform sourcing decisions over time

What We're Looking For

• Engineering degree preferred
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
• High attention to detail
• Comfortable working both independently and cross-functionally
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles
• Exposure to a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) or Power BI