Supplier Quality Engineer

Description

ABOUT THE POSITION : We're seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to strengthen the quality and reliability of our global supply base. You'll partner closely with Sourcing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and suppliers to drive quality throughout the entire lifecycle, from new product development through ongoing production. You'll be responsible for auditing and developing suppliers, managing advanced product quality planning (APQP) and supplier part approval processes (SPAP), and ensuring corrective actions and continuous improvement. If you thrive on problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, and elevating supplier performance, this is a high-impact opportunity where your expertise will directly influence product excellence and customer satisfaction.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE : You have 5+ years in supplier quality within manufacturing and have a track record of building partnerships with suppliers to achieve long-term quality improvements. You're well-versed in APQP, AIAG core tools, and problem-solving methods (4-step, 8D, etc.) and you're confident analyzing data, conducting audits, and driving corrective actions to closure. Your knowledge of GD&T and quality management systems (ISO / TS / IATF) helps you navigate complex requirements. A Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, or a related field, along with certifications (ASQ CQE or Six Sigma Green / Black Belt), will give you a strong foundation to succeed. Beyond technical expertise, you're proactive, collaborative, willing to learn, and skilled at balancing supplier development with ongoing performance monitoring. You will also be able to travel domestically or internationally up to 20% of the time. Lastly, if you have worked with hard coating suppliers, that's a huge plus!

HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE :

You will EXPLORE :

• By working collaboratively with Global Sourcing and Engineering for the initial assessment and auditing of potential critical product or component suppliers
• By ensuring suppliers resolve quality problems during product development by determining root cause & implementing corrective actions
• By initiating formal supplier corrective action requests (SCAR) when appropriate, to ensure permanent resolution of component quality problems, following up with suppliers to ensure effective closure
• By creating formal supplier improvement plans, when appropriate, when quality targets are consistently not met by critical suppliers

You will INNOVATE :

You will PERFORM :

We offer competitive wages and the following great benefits :

Qualifications

Education Bachelors of Business Administration (preferred)

Bachelors of Engineering (preferred)

Bachelors of Mechanical Engineering (preferred)

Experience 5 years : Supplier Quality experience (required)

Licenses & Certifications Six Sigma Green Belt (preferred)

Cert. Quality Engineer (preferred)

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