Supply Quality Engineer

About the Role

Work with suppliers to ensure outsourced parts meet quality requirements during new model development and through mass production launch. Track, analyze, and report part tooling development throughout the new model cycle for assigned suppliers, and provide tooling approvals (tool GOs) at designated new model development milestones. Request and manage the receipt of all Quality Assurance Notice (QAN) documents from suppliers, evaluate technical content, and request countermeasures as needed to achieve part approval.

Responsibilities

• Complete new model part-by-part reviews and conduct trial event parts inspections to verify conformance to specifications and quality standards.
• Lead New Model Reviews (NMR) to confirm full maturation of all parts prior to mass production, and provide status updates to the product quality management team.
• Document and share all concern items, analysis results, recommendations, and countermeasures with management for inclusion in New Model Evaluation reports.
• Complete supplier Quality Review Meetings (QRMs) and Design Review Meetings (DRMs) according to the established plan.
• Schedule and complete new model meetings and events with research and development teams in alignment with the model development schedule.

Requirements

• Experience in quality engineering, quality assurance, or supplier quality within a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment and collaborating with OEM suppliers.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including planning, tracking, and reporting on supplier-related quality activities.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing processes and part design.
• Hands-on experience with quality trials, inspections, and audits for new product development and launch.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and define effective countermeasures for quality issues.
• Familiarity with PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) and new product development launch activities.
• Understanding of plastic components and related manufacturing and quality considerations.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and standards such as ISO 9001.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, drawings, and supplier quality reports (e.g., QANs).

Job Details

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Graham, NC. The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $46.00/hr, with an annual salary range of $80,000 - $93,000 (depending on experience), not including bonuses. This is a fully onsite position with a schedule of Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, and approximately 20% travel required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave)