Supplier Quality Engineer

About the role

Weir ESCO is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team in Portland, Oregon. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, typically 3 days onsite per week, with occasional 4-day shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and drive improved quality performance for assigned suppliers primarily located in North America, ensuring purchased products meet quality requirements.
• Manage new product releases at suppliers, including FAIR documentation, collaborating closely with product design engineers to define and document part requirements.
• Participate in root cause investigations and lead corrective action implementation to resolve supplier quality issues in a timely manner.
• Work with internal customers to improve processes, documentation, and increase the maturity of the Supplier Quality Management System.
• Engage with engineering, purchasing, sales, and manufacturing teams to support supplier quality initiatives and ensure alignment on quality standards.
• Travel within North America approximately 10-20%, using a mix of car and occasional plane travel, reimbursed for mileage and gas.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
• Minimum 1+ year experience in a quality-critical manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Ability to interpret product specifications and engineering drawings effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse functional groups and communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience auditing quality management systems to standards like ISO 9001 or AS9100.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Understanding of manufacturing metrics (KPIs).
• Exposure to casting, welding, machining, or fabrication processes.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Health / Dental / Vision Options
• 5% 401(k) Retirement Match
• 15 days Paid Time Off in first year
• 11 Paid Holidays per year
• Flexibility in your schedule
• Parental Leave