Supplier Quality Engineer
Allen Control Systems · Austin, TX · 5 days ago
Quality Assurance$180/hrFull-time
What You’ll Do
- Audit & Qualify: Perform supplier audits and assessments to ensure technical, manufacturing, and quality capabilities align with company standards.
- Manage Non-Conformance: Lead the Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) process for supplier-related defects, ensuring robust solutions are implemented to prevent recurrence.
- APQP & PPAP: Drive Advanced Product Quality Planning and Part Approval Processes to ensure new components are "right first time" before hitting the production line.
- Visibility & Reporting: Create visibility into supplier performance using Scorecards, Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) metrics, and Defect Per Million Opportunities (DPMO) reporting.
- Change Management: Review Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) for impact on supplier tooling and processes, ensuring seamless transitions without supply chain disruption.
- Collaborate & Expedite: Partner with Procurement to identify high-risk suppliers and provide on-site technical support to unblock production-critical shortages.
What You’ll Need
- Education: BS in Engineering or a related technical field.
- Experience: 3+ years of experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering.
- Technical Proficiency: Strong command of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), statistical process control (SPC), and ERP systems.
- Problem Solving: Proven ability to lead 8D, 5-Why, or Fishbone investigations to resolve complex manufacturing issues.
- Industry Context: Experience in aerospace, automotive, or high-complexity hardware industries. Experience with AS9100/ISO9001 standards, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification, or familiarity with US export controls (ITAR/EAR).