Supplier Quality Engineer

Description

Our client is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to drive supplier quality performance, lead corrective action initiatives, and reduce manufacturing defects and material-related scrap. This role partners closely with suppliers, engineering, operations, and quality teams to ensure purchased materials meet quality expectations and support continuous improvement efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead supplier quality investigations, containment activities, and corrective action efforts.

• Partner with suppliers to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions using methodologies such as 8D and continuous improvement tools.

• Coordinate material sorting and containment activities with internal teams, suppliers, and third-party providers.

• Track and analyze supplier-related quality issues, assembly damage, and scrap trends.

• Drive process improvement initiatives using DMAIC, Pareto analysis, trend analysis, and data-driven action plans.

• Manage the supplier failure analysis process, including tracking returned materials and ensuring timely supplier responses.

• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Process Engineering, and Test Engineering teams to improve product quality and reduce costs.

• Support ISO 9001 quality management activities, including internal audits, documentation, calibration, and continuous improvement efforts.

• Prepare reports and communicate quality performance metrics to management and key stakeholders.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Science, or a related technical field.

• 3+ years of experience in quality engineering, supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or a related discipline.

• Experience working within ISO 9001 quality systems.

• Knowledge of root cause analysis, corrective actions, supplier quality processes, and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with suppliers, engineering teams, and leadership.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor certification is preferred.

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