Supplier Quality Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Supplier Quality Engineer to support our incoming inspection team with daily inspection activities while partnering cross-functionally to ensure suppliers provide high-quality products that conform to engineering specifications and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and first article inspections on purchased components using precision measuring tools, instruments, and optical comparators.
• Support incoming inspection activities to ensure materials meet engineering and quality requirements.
• Manage supplier quality issues identified during incoming inspection or on the manufacturing floor.
• Utilize ERP systems, Excel spreadsheets, and drawing databases to access information, review drawings, and process transactions within the ERP system.
• Evaluate nonconforming products, assess impact, and coordinate supplier corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Lead supplier qualification and approval activities, including supplier selection and PPAP requirements.
• Coordinate initial component quality requirements including First Article Inspection (FAI), process qualification, control plans, and Gauge R&R studies.
• Generate supplier KPIs and performance metrics, including quarterly supplier scorecards.
• Identify underperforming suppliers and work collaboratively to improve quality performance and reduce defect rates.
• Support supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives, including transition activities to alternate suppliers when necessary.
• Lead root cause investigations and guide suppliers through effective 8D corrective action processes.
• Work independently to manage supplier quality program requirements and drive process improvements.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or inspection environments.
• Experience with inspection and acceptance of machined, forged, and cast components.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and proficiency using precision measuring equipment such as CMMs, calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, and optical comparators.
• Familiarity with industry standards including ANSI and ASTM.
• Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Strong understanding of 8D problem-solving methodology and root cause corrective action processes.
• Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and other core quality tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.