Quality Engineer

About the Role

The Supplier Quality Engineer I is responsible for monitoring supplier quality performance, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards, and driving continuous improvement across the supplier network. This role partners with internal operations, quality teams, and suppliers to implement quality management processes, conduct supplier audits, manage corrective actions, oversee First Article Inspections (FAIs), and improve supplier performance while supporting manufacturing excellence.

Location

Richmond Hill, Georgia, United States (Onsite)

Responsibilities

• Maintain supplier quality records and historical part documentation.
• Collaborate with suppliers to improve product quality and delivery performance.
• Support supplier management program development and implementation.
• Perform data analysis and trend reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve supplier quality performance.
• Drive continuous improvement in quality, productivity, delivery, and operational efficiency.
• Participate in company-wide continuous improvement programs, including Safety and 6S initiatives.
• Manage First Article Inspections (FAIs) through EPDM for new and existing products.
• Review FAI documentation and results with senior Supplier Quality Engineers.
• Coordinate corrective actions to resolve supplier quality issues.
• Ensure product quality meets engineering and customer requirements.
• Prepare supplier performance reports for leadership and management.
• Present quality metrics, findings, and improvement recommendations.
• Serve as a liaison between Operations, suppliers, and the Quality organization.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams.
• Support Environmental, Health & Safety programs and company policies.

Requirements

• Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• One to two years of engineering or supplier quality experience.
• Strong understanding of supplier quality management principles.
• Knowledge of quality inspection methods and quality assurance processes.
• Experience performing data analysis and trend reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to travel as required to support supplier qualification and performance activities.
• Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment while using required personal protective equipment.

• Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous experience in a quality supervisory or leadership capacity.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and managing corrective actions.
• Familiarity with Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) methodologies.
• Experience managing First Article Inspections (FAIs).
• Knowledge of EPDM systems and supplier quality documentation.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives such as 6S.
• Strong relationship-building and leadership skills.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities.
Collaborative and team-oriented work environment.
Continuous learning and improvement initiatives.
Safe and quality-focused manufacturing environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer.