Supplier Quality Engineer

Role Overview: This position leads quality initiatives for pre-production builds and new product launches, ensuring readiness through APQP methodologies. It drives cross-functional corrective actions, maintains product conformity, and safeguards process capability in a dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities Oversee pre-production and product launch readiness, coordinating cross-functional corrective actions.Develop and validate inspection criteria using SPC and Measurement System Analysis.Troubleshoot manufacturing nonconformances, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions with suppliers and teams.Interface with suppliers and internal departments to define quality standards and report performance metrics.Mentor team members in problem-solving tools (8D, DMAIC) and quality procedures.Review material changes, evaluate technical impacts via FMEA, and communicate findings.Lead investigations into field failures, ensuring compliance with specifications and quality documentation.Manage nonconformances within CAPA systems and review engineering drawings for accuracy and GD&T compliance. Qualifications & Skills Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; 7–10 years of quality engineering experience.Proficiency in statistical software, root-cause analysis, and data-driven decision making.Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.Knowledge of Six Sigma, FMEA, GD&T, and measurement equipment.Experience with quality systems, supplier management, and technical documentation. Key Decisions Establishing Critical to Quality standards.Upgrading equipment and software as needed.Driving continuous improvement activities to enhance quality and efficiency. Working Conditions: Includes physical demands such as bending, crawling, standing, lifting, and repetitive motions, often in hazardous environments. Requires quick decision-making, hazard awareness, and adaptability to change.