Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Title : Engineer, Supplier Quality

FLSA Status : Exempt

Department : Quality Assurance

Reports to : Manager, Operational Quality

Flex

Work Eligible! This

position qualifies for the Flexible Work Policy. Employees receive 75 work days

annually to work home! The initial amount of days is prorated for the first

year based on start date.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE :

The role of Supplier Quality Engineer is to drive exceptional product quality for customer value beyond expectation while ensuring regulatory assurance and optimized cost quality. Through effective and accurate supplier quality processes this position ensures product quality, cost effectiveness, and safe and efficient equipment operation.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

Strategic and Functional

• Develop and manage supplier quality plans through appropriate risk analysis.
• Support ISO 9000 Quality Process Requirements.
• Support implementation of initiatives related to supplier processes and improvements.
• Ensure Corrective and Preventive Action plans are developed and executed at assigned suppliers.
• Evaluate the need for quality data / reports and provide required quality information beneficial to the specified processes.
• Perform supplier quality audits as required by the verification plan or by the Quality Manager.
• Identify non-conforming materials and workmanship, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective short and long-term corrective actions.
• Participate and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Write and submit reports as required for audits, inspections, rejects, root causes, etc.

Customer Management

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Education : Bachelors Degree in Engineering.

Experience : 4+ Years Manufacturing, operations, design, supply chain, quality, or regulatory assurance.

Licenses / Certifications : Ability to obtain and maintain Railroad Certifications, American Society for Quality (ASQ) - Member and Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and APICS - Certified Production and Inventory Manager (CPIM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Education : Advanced Degree in Business / Engineering.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

WORKING CONDITIONS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Loram is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Loram is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Benefits for this role include a comprehensive package with company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; wellness programs; basic life and AD&D insurance; voluntary life insurance; company paid short-term and long-term disability coverage; 401(k) retirement plan including an employer match of 150% up to the first 6% you contribute to the Plan; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); behavioral health support; and leaves of absence. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, payroll charity contributions, adoption assistance and optional plans such as legal, critical illness, and hospitalization.?

Loram determines compensation based on factors such as skills, competencies, education, and / or experience. Certain positions may be eligible for an annual bonus and paid time off in addition to base compensation.?

Starting pay for the position is between $84,344 to 120,000.

Loram is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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REV June 2025