Supplier Quality Engineer

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:

• By ensuring coordination of required supplier ISIR checks or measurements through our metrology lab as needed, reviewing, analyzing and recommending action
• By managing Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)activities with suppliers from early NPD phases through supplier part approval process
• By reviewing, analyzing, and approving parts and documentation in our supplier portal
• By developing receiving inspection checklists for critical components and train quality technicians on inspection and acceptance criteria.
• By communicating the discovery of nonconforming material to suppliers to ensure appropriate actions are taken to contain, mitigate, correct, and prevent defective product being shipped to us

You will PERFORM:

• By identifying and communicating product/component requirements and specifications to suppliers
• By ensuring the flow-down of key process control and key control characteristics to supplier component drawings
• By performing second party audits of suppliers when deemed appropriate by quality, sourcing, or NPD engineering.

We offer competitive wages and the following great benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Short term & Long-term disability insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Paid time off, including Vacation, Sick & Personal Time, and 11 paid Holidays
• Generous Profit-Sharing Plan
• Tuition reimbursement & Scholarships
• Development and Growth opportunities
• Casual work environment for all associates
• State-of-the-Art, temperature-controlled environment
• And many more!