Supplier Quality Engineer

About the Role

Lead the overall Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) functions for all facilities, including incoming inspection, issue containment, and supplier actions. Provide technical support and analysis on supplier quality-related issues to ensure timely resolution. Support nonconformance and corrective action systems to improve supplier quality culture.

Responsibilities

• Ensure suppliers meet contractual requirements and maintain compliance with product specifications.
• Work with Purchasing, Receiving, Material Control, and QA Receiving Inspection to evaluate and disposition incoming production goods. Complete or oversee 100% Blanket and Bellow inspection, which must be performed by a Quality representative.
• Communicate product acceptance results to all necessary departments.
• Support containment, segregation, NCM review, and trend analysis processes for supplied parts.
• Issue and manage external supplier corrective and preventative action requests. Verify effectiveness of supplier corrective actions.
• Assist in responding to customer-initiated Supplier Corrective and Preventative Actions, including Failure Analysis Reports and Root Cause Analysis for supplier parts.
• Evaluate, qualify, and approve new suppliers/vendors.
• Perform on-site Supplier Qualification audits.
• Create development plans for suppliers to support performance targets and monitor their progress in meeting company goals.
• Work directly with suppliers to improve overall product quality and drive improvements to their quality systems.
• Train suppliers on company quality requirements, investigations, part/product-related training, and process improvement tools.
• Develop and maintain metrics and scorecards for suppliers.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

• Advanced ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, including understanding of advanced GD&T principles and inspection of critical features.
• Proficient in FAI and PPAP methodologies.
• Working knowledge of systematized corrective action methodologies (8D, RCCA, 7 Step, CAR).
• Proven leadership, interpersonal skills, and personal development skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledgeable in Quality Management Systems (QMS), such as ISO 9001, and ability to apply quality standards in measurement activities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and SharePoint.

Qualifications

• Previous supplier quality experience with a good understanding of quality processes and systems, manufacturing processes, basic statistical methods, and program management is highly desirable.
• Engineering or manufacturing background; fabrication experience preferred.
• 4-year college or university degree in Quality, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement experience, including exposure to methodologies like Six Sigma or Kaizen to drive process improvements.

Finalists for this position will be required to successfully complete a background check and pre-employment drug screening.