What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supplier Quality Engineering Manager position at Intellectt Inc?
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineering Manager to lead supplier quality programs, supplier development initiatives, and compliance activities within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in supplier audits, quality systems, CAPA, SCAR, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement while collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Operations teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead supplier quality programs including supplier qualification, onboarding, development, and performance management.
- Conduct supplier audits, process assessments, and quality system evaluations to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.
- Manage supplier quality issues including CAPA, SCAR, non-conformances, root cause investigations, and corrective action verification.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Operations teams to resolve supplier-related quality concerns.
- Support supplier approval processes, PPAP, APQP, FMEA reviews, control plans, and process validations.
- Monitor supplier quality metrics, develop KPI reports, and drive supplier improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, FDA regulations, and applicable industry standards.
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI), engineering change management, and supplier risk assessments.
- Lead cross-functional supplier improvement projects and quality initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, or related field.
- 7 years of experience in Supplier Quality Engineering, including leadership or management responsibilities.
Strong knowledge of:
- Supplier audits and qualification
- CAPA and SCAR processes
- PPAP and APQP
- SPC, MSA, FMEA
- Root cause analysis methodologies
- Quality management systems
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
- Strong leadership, communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in Medical Device, Automotive, Aerospace, Industrial Manufacturing, or Electronics industries.
Certifications such as:
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
- Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP)
- Lead Auditor Certification
Knowledge of:
- Lean Six Sigma
- ISO 9001
- ISO 13485
- IATF 16949
- AS9100
- Experience managing global supplier quality programs and cross-functional teams.
Industry
- Medical Devices
- Automotive
- Aerospace
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Electronics Manufacturing
- Quality Engineering & Supplier Management
- Regulated Manufacturing Industries