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Supplier Quality Engineer

Katalyst CRO
San Antonio, TX Contractor
POSTED ON 4/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/22/2026
Job Summary

  • The Supplier Quality SME provides technical and process leadership to enhance supplier quality systems and standardize best practices across the supply base
  • Focuses on identifying gaps in supplier quality processes and driving continuous improvement initiatives
  • Works to improve supplier performance, reduce Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), and ensure consistent compliance and efficiency
  • Ensures supplier quality systems are aligned with manufacturing and business objectives

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Assess and identify gaps in supplier quality processes including PPAP, 8D corrective actions, incoming quality, and supplier performance metrics
  • Define and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for supplier quality engineers and suppliers
  • Improve PPAP quality and First Pass Yield (FPY) through standardized review criteria and readiness expectations
  • Strengthen corrective action effectiveness through proper root cause analysis and validation of permanent solutions
  • Develop and execute COPQ reduction strategies targeting high-impact suppliers and recurring issues
  • Conduct supplier assessments, audits, and capability evaluations to improve compliance and maturity
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Quality teams to resolve systemic supplier issues
  • Lead supplier development initiatives including improvement plans and follow-up actions
  • Drive defect prevention, incoming quality stabilization, and long-term quality improvement initiatives
  • Develop supplier scorecards covering PPM, SCAR aging, COPQ, and audit results and support supplier performance reviews
  • Support HVAC-related supplier quality activities including validation, leak testing, pressure integrity, and thermal performance compliance

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Quality, or related field)
  • Strong experience in supplier quality management including PPAP, APQP, 8D, and supplier performance metrics
  • Experience in process assessment, gap analysis, and standardization of quality systems
  • Strong understanding of quality tools such as PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and COPQ
  • Preferred certifications: CQE, CQA, or equivalent
  • Experience with ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 certified environments
  • Exposure to complex manufacturing or electro-mechanical supply chains
  • Strong data analysis and reporting skills for KPI and supplier performance tracking
  • Added advantage: Experience with HVAC systems, validation methods, and industry standards (e.g., ASHRAE)

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