Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

About the role

Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. The Quality team ensures Symbotic products successfully transition from development into production by partnering cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Test teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary day-to-day quality contact for assigned contract manufacturers (CMs) or suppliers.
• Execute and manage quality activities to ensure manufacturing compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements (e.g. supplier audits).
• Provide periodic performance updates through dashboards and KPIs.
• Lead supplier corrective action requests (SCARs) and verify effective root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Partner closely with supply chain, engineering, and external manufacturing teams to evaluate and qualify new suppliers.
• Drive continuous improvement activities using Lean, Six Sigma, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline is preferred.
• Related work experience is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of supplier quality engineering experience within a regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
• Proficient in quality management concepts, tools, and methods (FMEA, DOE, MSA, GRR, 8D, etc.).
• Experience with Control Plans, FMEAs, and PPAP or equivalent part approval processes.
• Knowledge of engineering fundamentals and the ability to identify critical control points.
• Familiarity with statistical process control software such as SAA, Minitab, and JMP, along with advanced Excel skills for data organization and analysis.
• Strong communicative, quantitative and analytical skills with the ability to translate findings into actionable business decisions.
• CQE and Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred (must demonstrate deep core knowledge).
• Certified or previously certified ISO 9001 or AS9100 auditor preferred.

Qualifications

• Up to 25% of travel, both domestic and international, may be required.
• Employees must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to supplier locations.
• The employee is responsible for owning a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed on a bi-weekly basis.

Skills

• Quality management concepts, tools, and methods (FMEA, DOE, MSA, GRR, 8D, etc.)
• Control Plans, FMEAs, and PPAP or equivalent part approval processes
• Engineering fundamentals and identifying critical control points
• Statistical process control software (SAA, Minitab, JMP)
• Advanced Excel skills for data organization and analysis
• Communicative, quantitative, and analytical skills
• CQE and Six Sigma Black Belt certification
• Certified or previously certified ISO 9001 or AS9100 auditor

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Disability
• 401K
• PTO
• or other benefits

Pay

The base range for this position in the posted location is $101,000.00 - $138,600.00 however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Schedule

Up to 25% of travel, both domestic and international, may be required.