Supplier Quality Engineer

About the role

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) ensures supplier quality, compliance, and performance for precision electromechanical components and assemblies—including brushless motors, actuators, and advanced motion control systems—supporting Defense, Aerospace, and Medical applications. This role develops, implements, and executes supplier development and quality programs with a focus on advanced quality planning, problem prevention (zero defects), and problem resolution.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and/or leads advanced quality planning activities for existing and potential suppliers.
• Works closely with purchasing and materials groups for supplier selection and approval.
• Develops and monitors incoming inspection plans to ensure cost-effective supplier quality control.
• Monitors and supports supplier quality performance reporting for managerial review.
• Conducts investigative work to solve supplier quality problems, ensuring continual improvement.
• Documents and maintains records related to supplier quality, including supplier rating reports.
• Participates in supplier improvement and corrective action projects for repeat nonconformities and negative trends.
• Performs system, process, and product audits to support corrective actions and supplier development.
• Assesses supplier risk related to quality, delivery, compliance, and continuity of supply.
• Evaluates supplier manufacturing capability, process controls, capacity, and scalability through on-site audits and technical reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred); Master’s preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a technical, manufacturing environment with strong customer interaction.
• Expert-level experience with Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA) and Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Experience in ITAR/EAR-controlled environments.
• Knowledge of NADCAP special processes and ISO 14971.
• 50% travel required.