Supplier Quality Engineer / QMS Auditor

Core Responsibilities

• Ensure supplier compliance during production ramp-up.
• Enforce supplier and internal adherence to quality management standards.
• Drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate and report between suppliers, production teams, and the Quality department.

Supplier Quality Management

• Establish, manage, and maintain relationships with suppliers to develop and ensure adherence to quality standards and company policies.
• Lead and manage PPAP submissions to ensure proper validation of supplier manufacturing processes and components prior to production launch.
• Review and approve supplier PPAP packages, including dimensional reports, material certifications, control plans, FMEA, and capability studies.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve any discrepancies or issues discovered during the PPAP process.
• Ensure suppliers' compliance with contract requirements, engineering specifications, and industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, NADCAP).
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance using key metrics such as quality defects, delivery performance, and responsiveness to corrective actions.
• Drive supplier development programs to enhance quality, mitigate risks, and improve manufacturing and operational capabilities.

QMS Auditing and Compliance

• Conduct internal audits and supplier audits to ensure compliance with QMS standards (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100).
• Evaluate suppliers' Quality Management Systems (QMS) to verify alignment with safety, operational, regulatory, and industry-specific requirements.
• Manage audit schedules, develop and maintain audit checklists, and prepare audit reports detailing findings, observations, and corrective actions required.
• Collaborate with suppliers to implement corrective actions and drive continuous improvement based on audit results.
• Support external third-party QMS audits and ensure proper documentation, record-keeping, and preparation.

Document Control and Regulatory Compliance

• Maintain quality documentation, including PPAP records, corrective action plans (CAPA), audit reports, and calibration logs.
• Ensure document control compliance as part of QMS processes, including revision control, proper storage, and accessibility.
• Aid suppliers in achieving compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks, such as REACH, RoHS, and Conflict Minerals standards.