Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)

Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Department: Quality Assurance / Supply Chain Reports To: Quality Manager

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Position Summary

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for ensuring that all purchased materials, components, and outsourced fabrication services used in the production of Air-Cooled Heat Exchangers meet company quality requirements, industry standards, and ASME/API customer specifications. This role proactively manages supplier performance, conducts audits, resolves quality issues, and drives continuous improvement across the supply chain.

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Key Responsibilities

Supplier Qualification & Development

· Evaluate and approve new suppliers, ensuring compliance with ASME Section VIII, API 661, API 660, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements.

· Conduct supplier audits (process, product, and quality system audits) and create follow-up action plans.

· Monitor supplier performance metrics (PPM, OTD, NCR trends) and lead supplier improvement initiatives.

Incoming Material & Fabrication Quality Assurance

· Review supplier documentation including MTRs, weld procedures (WPS/PQR), NDE reports, dimensional reports, coatings certifications, and pressure test records.

· Ensure supplied materials (tubes, fins, headers, structural steel, fans, gearboxes, motors) meet technical and mechanical specifications required for ACHE manufacturing.

· Support receiving inspection activities and establishing inspection plans for critical components.

Nonconformance Management & Corrective Actions

· Lead root cause analyses using 5-Why, Fishbone/Ishikawa, and other problem-solving tools.

· Issue and manage Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) to ensure timely and effective resolution.

· Work closely with engineering, procurement, and production to disposition nonconforming materials.

Product and Process Quality Support

· Participate in design reviews, supplier kick-off meetings, and pre-production or pre-inspection meetings.

· Support qualification of special processes (welding, brazing, NDE, coatings, machining).

· Review and approve supplier ITPs, QCPs, WPS/PQR, NDE procedures, coating procedures, and testing plans.

Documentation & Compliance

· Ensure supplier documentation packages (CMTRs, hydrostatic test records, coating DFT reports, weld maps, NDE reports) comply with project and code requirements.

· Support customer or third-party inspections at supplier facilities (TPI, AI for ASME work).

· Maintain supplier quality records and contribute to internal and external audit activities.

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Qualifications

Education & Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Materials Science, or related technical field (preferred).

· 3–7 years of supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or welding/metallurgy experience—preferably in ACHE, pressure vessels, or heavy fabrication industry.

Technical Skills

· Knowledge of ASME Section VIII Division 1, API 661, API 660, TEMA standards, and relevant NDE methods.

· Experience with welding processes (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, SAW) and ability to interpret WPS/PQR/Welder qualifications.

· Ability to read engineering drawings, P&IDs, BOMs, ITPs, and material specifications.

· Strong understanding of metallurgy, coatings, heat treatment, pressure testing, and fabrication processes.

· Proficient with root-cause analysis tools and quality management systems (ISO 9001).

Soft Skills

· Effective communication and negotiation skills.

· Ability to manage multiple suppliers and deadlines.

· Detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive problem solver.

· Comfortable with up to 30% travel to supplier sites.

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Physical Requirements

· Ability to work in manufacturing and supplier environments, including standing, climbing stairs/ladders, and lifting up to 25 lbs.

· Use of PPE and adherence to safety requirements at all facilities.

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Work Environment

· Mix of office, production floor, and supplier site environments.

· Occasional exposure to noise, heat, and outdoor conditions during inspections.