Supplier Quality Specialist

About the role

The Supplier Quality Technician ensures EQI purchased components and services meet established quality, specification, compliance, and delivery requirements. Serving as a key liaison between suppliers and internal teams, this role conducts product inspections, verifies documentation, supports supplier audits, investigates quality issues, drives containment and corrective actions, and monitors supplier performance.

The technician works directly with suppliers to improve manufacturing processes, reduce defects, and strengthen overall product quality while providing hands-on support and training to promote consistent quality standards throughout the supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Conduct product inspections to verify compliance with quality and specification requirements.
• Verify supplier documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Support supplier audits and quality assessments.
• Investigate quality issues and drive containment and corrective actions.
• Monitor supplier performance and track key quality metrics.
• Collaborate with suppliers to improve manufacturing processes and reduce defects.
• Provide hands-on support and training to suppliers to ensure consistent quality standards.