Supplier Quality Engineer

About the role

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for executing all aspects of Supplier Quality. This role reports directly to Supplier Quality Management within the Quality Department and collaborates closely with Quality Engineers, NPD, Sourcing, Purchasing, Engineering, Operations, and Suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Issue CARs to suppliers and see them through to completion
• Work closely with suppliers to develop and assure process control
• Internally capture key processes and product characteristics/recipes via document control
• Assist in product issue resolution for customer and production complaints
• Participate in supplier visits/audits
• Support production with quality issues as needed
• Support programming on Keyence XM equipment for product measurements
• Heavily involved with NPI and supplier PPAP

Qualifications

• 5 years’ previous experience in quality (preferably supplier quality role)
• College graduate with a bachelor’s degree
• Strong aptitude for and proficiency navigating JDE and WMS
• Experience in interior design, custom home building products, luxury home furnishings and/or lighting industry a plus
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with a strong attention to detail and critical thinking
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and changing priorities
• Proficient analytical and computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and Outlook
• Proven background in use of quality tools including but not limited to six sigma, DMAIC, root cause / 8D
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Available to work a flexible schedule including weekends, early mornings, late evenings