Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Function as the essential conduit between production teams, program managers, and suppliers, facilitating the resolution of quality-related issues and ensuring timely delivery.
• Forge strong collaborative links with internal engineering and sourcing teams to proactively identify and address potential production risks.
• Spearhead Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) initiatives and organize Kaizen events to engrain a culture of quality excellence.
• Assess supplier capabilities, validate their corrective actions, and lead supplier engagement and cadence meetings to ensure robust quality management practices.
• Participate in supplier audits and manage the Supplier Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) to uphold superior manufacturing standards.
• Expect travel opportunities up to 30% to engage directly with suppliers and enhance collaborative efforts.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in an engineering discipline. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Supplier Quality or related functions.
• Preferred: Certifications such as CQE, CMQ, CQA, or APQP.
• Desirable: ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor training.
• Additional training in Six Sigma, Lean, and Process Improvement methodologies.
• Strong communication skills across all levels of an organization.
• A passion for mentoring and coaching, with the ability to lead and train Quality Technicians.