Supplier Quality Engineer

About the role

Packsize is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to drive continuous improvement and align supplier quality with business strategy. This role ensures that materials supplied to Packsize meet defined quality expectations while fostering a collaborative, high-performing, and mutually beneficial supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a high-quality, compliant supply base for corrugated packaging, consumables, and spare parts supporting the European Business Unit
• Lead supplier quality activities for advanced product development, including APQP and PPAP support
• Develop and implement effective inspection sampling plans; manage deviations, nonconformance reports (NCRs), and supplier corrective actions (SCARs)
• Monitor and improve supplier performance through audits, scorecards, questionnaires, and inspection data, enforcing accountability for quality issues
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, driving continuous improvement initiatives in quality systems and process control
• Support material certifications (e.g., FSC, SFI) and assist in customer audits and compliance activities related to the consumables supply chain
• Issue and manage NCRs and SCARs, ensuring timely and effective root cause analysis and corrective action implementation

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in supplier quality engineering or a closely related quality-focused engineering role
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain Management, or a related technical field
• Strong knowledge of supplier quality principles and Quality Management Systems (QMS), including ISO 9001 and IATF 16949
• Proficiency with inspection sampling plans (e.g., AQL) and statistical quality tools such as SPC and MSAD
• Demonstrated expertise in root cause analysis methodologies (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone)
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Proven experience managing supplier relationships, including conducting audits, driving corrective actions, and delivering constructive feedback
• Customer-facing experience investigating quality issues, facilitating resolution, and communicating outcomes to internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to evaluate, qualify, and onboard new suppliers, including capability assessments, quality inspections, and compliance verification
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across supply chain, engineering, and operations teams
• Solid understanding and practical experience with APQP and PPAP processes
• Travel will be required when necessary

Qualifications

• Nice to have: Experience in the paper or natural materials industry, familiarity with corrugated packaging and consumables manufacturing processes, previous experience working in a manufacturing or production environment

Skills

• Supplier Quality Engineering
• Inspection Sampling Methodologies
• Structured Problem-Solving
• Collaborative Leadership
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Quality System Implementation
• Statistical Quality Tools
• Root Cause Analysis Methodologies

Benefits

The salary range for this role is $88,637-$108,600. Packsize offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan; Paid Time Off; Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA); and life and disability insurance. Additional voluntary benefits include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, and legal/ID theft protection. We also provide access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support your overall well-being.