Supplier Quality Engineer

Why Join Seegrid?

Seegrid is the leading provider of Physical AI for material handling, offering autonomous mobile robots, fleet‑management software, actionable analytics, and best‑in‑class services. The company’s technology has logged millions of autonomous miles in production facilities, and it has been recognized nationally as a Best‑Place‑to‑Work.

About the role

To ensure that customers receive high quality, safe, and standards‑compliant Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR), Seegrid is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to fulfill a critical role. The SQE is responsible for ensuring suppliers provide high‑quality, on‑time component assemblies and parts needed to manufacture AMRs. The role involves assessing design decisions, analyzing field information, and driving continuous improvement to optimize customer satisfaction and return on investment. The position requires residence in the Pittsburgh, PA area with daily onsite presence; remote work is available around planned supplier visits.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary Supplier Quality contact for new product introductions and daily operations, collaborating with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Engineering to resolve supplier quality issues.
• Audit supplier processes to validate quality systems against internal and external ISO/TQM standards, including SPC, gauge R&R, APQP/PPAP, document control, approval processes, continuous improvement, FMEA, information security, and disaster recovery.
• Ensure suppliers understand and conform to Seegrid requirements, change management, training programs, first‑article inspection (FAI), and customer‑satisfaction focus.
• Maintain and refine supplier evaluation systems and SCAR/NCM feedback mechanisms; develop process‑improvement plans with suppliers to meet or exceed metrics; prepare and participate in supplier quality management reviews.
• Verify that suppliers have adequate resources and procedures to manage quality standards for Tier 2 sub‑suppliers.
• Refine supplier selection, qualification, and improvement requirements in partnership with Supply Chain.
• Initiate and drive problem‑solving/8D (RED tag) activities with suppliers for non‑compliant materials or workmanship defects, ensuring appropriate response and failure‑analysis resources.
• Collaborate with Seegrid Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to develop and maintain supplier specifications, test requirements, traceability, packaging, and records.
• Define requirements for Certificates of Compliance (C‑of‑C) and ensure suppliers implement outgoing sampling plans, ship only spec‑compliant parts, and provide notification systems and C‑of‑C data.
• Provide engineering support to Quality Control staff regarding incoming screening methods, process improvement, and work instructions.
• Generate Supplier Quality metrics reports and conduct data analysis for continuous improvement across cross‑functional teams.

Required qualifications

• BS degree or equivalent in engineering, electronics, or a related field and 3 years of relevant experience in Supply Chain and/or Quality (or an Associate’s degree with 10+ years of direct relevant experience).
• Broad knowledge of electronic components/assembly, cable‑wire harness manufacturing work standards (IPC); experience with fabricated and machined parts manufacturing.
• Extensive quality auditor experience in PCBA, machining, and fabrication.
• Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing practices, including capability analysis, cost assessment, failure‑analysis techniques for electronic components and assemblies, vendor performance evaluations, and packing/transport (highly preferred).
• Experience with Six Sigma, lean principles, Kanban, Kaizen, and TPS principles.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, Microsoft Office 365, and Google Suite.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (valid US passport and driver’s license required).
• Physical ability to safely lift electronic equipment up to 25 lb to a height of 3‑5 ft for installation, maintenance, and inspection.

Desired qualifications

• Certified Quality Auditor (ISO 19011).
• Green Belt Six Sigma Certification.
• Experience in quality roles within automotive or electromechanical technology industries.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, APQP, ISO/TS 16949 or equivalent standards.