Supplier Quality Engineer

About the role

Our client, a global manufacturing organization with headquarters in Western New York, is looking to add a Supplier Quality Engineer to their growing team.

Responsibilities

• Establish, implement, and continuously enhance quality systems and manufacturing processes that support safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals through collaboration with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Perform Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities, create Process Flow Diagrams, Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (PFMEAs), Control Plans, and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions for new/existing products.
• Review engineering drawings and design requirements to identify Critical‑to‑Quality (CTQ) characteristics and risk areas to ensure proper controls, measurement methods, and inspection strategies are utilized.
• Collaborate with internal team members (Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain) during product development and change management to ensure quality requirements are effectively communicated to suppliers.
• Develop supplier quality documentation and review/approve supplier submissions.
• Develop and analyze supplier process controls/quality metrics to ensure compliance with engineering specifications, customer expectations, and industry standards.
• Perform qualification processes for new suppliers to ensure readiness for successful product launches.
• Conduct risk assessments and root cause analysis as supplier-related nonconformances occur; identify issues/gaps and implement corrective actions.
• Actively participate in supplier audits/assessments against manufacturing processes, quality systems, inspection methods, process controls, and compliance.
• Track performance using key quality indicators, identify improvement opportunities, and lead supplier development initiatives to improve overall operational performance.
• Investigate customer complaints/issues as they relate to supplied components, identifying errors and implementing corrective actions.
• Review and approve prototypes/pre‑production samples using product lifecycle management tools and internal quality systems.
• Oversee warranty investigations and follow through to ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner.
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma and other quality methodologies to improve manufacturing efficiency and supplier quality.
• Work well both independently and in a team environment—collaborate with global team members to create universal standard procedures, inspection methodologies, etc.
• Other duties as assigned/as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; higher education (Master’s/Ph.D.) is a strong asset.
• 3+ years of experience in an engineering or quality control environment.
• Experience with ISO 9001, ISO 14002, ASME HI, and Fire Pump listings.
• Knowledge of inspection processes using standard lab instruments, GO – NO GO, and functional gauges.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and self-motivation.

Benefits

• Extremely low out-of-pocket expense for healthcare premiums.
• Strong holiday schedule with plant shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Generous paid time off.
• 401(k) match of 5%.

Pay

$75,000 – $100,000 annually depending on experience.

Schedule

• Full-time, direct hire position.
• 25–40% domestic travel to supplier/manufacturing locations.
• 100% in-office.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available. Relocation is not available.