Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description

SUMMARY ABOUT THE ROLE:

Precipart, located in Farmingdale, NY, is seeking two Supplier Quality Engineers (Levels I–II) to support New Product Introduction (NPI) and manage supplier quality across our global supply base. These roles involve supplier qualification, auditing, and part validations, offering opportunities to apply your skills, take on increasing responsibility, and grow within a collaborative, innovative environment. Join Precipart, a global leader in precision components, where innovation, collaboration, and quality drive everything we do.This role offers a structured career progression path with opportunities to advance from entry-level (Level I) through increasing responsibility (Levels II and III), based on demonstrated skills, performance, and leadership. Advancement is determined by proficiency in supplier quality engineering competencies, scope of responsibility, and the ability to work independently and lead cross-functional initiative.

Essential Functions

• Perform supplier quality process in compliance with Precipart standards and other applicable regulations (e.g., ISO 13485, AS9100 and ISO 9001).
• Qualify new suppliers in alignment with the Supply Chain and Sourcing teams.
• Conduct supplier risk assessments and implement mitigation actions.
• Monitor incumbent supply base performance (on-time delivery, quality performance, certification status, etc.).
• Drive completion of supplier related nonconformances and corrective actions.
• Establish and maintain supplier records and corrective action system files.
• Prepare and execute company-wide supplier quality audits (remote and on-site) in accordance with internal procedures.
• Develop and approve supplier validations of new products ensuring on-time and quality deliverables.
• Support Manufacturing NPI projects in alignment with Quality Engineering.
• Partner with Quality Systems & Quality Engineering to ensure compliance across all quality functions.
• Assist in quality investigations with customers when a supplier is involved, tracking complaints through to satisfactory completion.
• Identify and implement appropriate corrective actions to resolve concerns in line with ISO/AS, company, and customer requirements.
• Stay current with best practices, trends, standards and share knowledge with team members.
• Support customer and notified body audits as required.
• Responsible for conforming with the Company’s quality management system requirements, as well as contributing to its overall effectiveness, and the ultimate goals of customer satisfaction, product compliance and ethical practices/behavior.
  
  

Required Experience / Skills / Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Relevant internship, co-op, or 2 years of engineering or quality experience.
• Familiarity with supplier quality processes, including qualification, auditing, and part validations.
• Ability to read technical drawings and understand tolerances, special characteristics, etc.
• Must have excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical ability.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities.
• A self-starter with ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).
• Professional demeanor, strong work ethic, and dependabilityFlexible and adaptable to change with a forward-thinking mindset.
• Domestic and international travel up to 20%.
• Values treating people well, has an empathetic approach and mindset, is ambitious and strives for personal and collective excellence, supports diversity and inclusion, and has a positive outlook and attitude.
  
  

Note: While this position is primarily targeted at Levels I & II, highly qualified candidates with significant experience and proven success in supplier quality may be considered for Level III responsibilities.

Preferred Experience / Skills / Education

• Master’s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration or another related field.
• Certified Quality AuditorKnowledge of validation processes (IQ, OQ, PQ, PPAP).
• Knowledge of quality core tools such as FMEA, 8D, MSASpeaks German and/or French.
  
  

Pay Range: $75,000 to $90,000 annual salary.

We welcome candidates of all experience levels to apply. The compensation for this role will be determined through our assessment process, taking into account your qualifications.

What We’ll Offer You In Return

Base salary plus incentive program

Paid time off (TOB, holidays, parental leave)

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Plan

Life insurance, enhanced short term and long-term disability insurance and other voluntary insurance plans

401k Profit sharing plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

National Employee Assistance Program

529 College Savings Program

Professional development and training

Brand new, modern workspace and manufacturing facilities

Company events and outings, from Employee Appreciation Day to professional sports games

Stable organization with opportunities for future growth within the company

About Precipart: Precipart engineers, designs and manufactures high precision custom solutions for the world’s leading companies in the Medical, Aerospace and Industrial markets. We act as a partner across your entire manufacturing process by engineering precision gears, mechanical components, assemblies and motion control solutions, as well as delivering end-to-end capabilities and more. With offices in Switzerland, the U.S. and U.K, we are here to help you “engineer possible”.

You Should Be Proficient In

• Continuous Improvement
• ISO 13485
• Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
• Supplier Management
• ISO 22000
• AS9100
• AS9102
• AS9100 Experience
  
  

Machines & Technologies You'll Use

• CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC) (Haas)
• CNC Automation Solutions
• CNC Laser Cutter
• CNC Lathe (2-4 axis)
• CNC Waterjet
• CNC Router
• CNC Swiss Lathe
• CNC Grinder
• CNC Wire Bending Machine
• CNC Plasma Cutter
• CAD Software
• CAM Software
• CNC Mill (5 axis VMC)
• CNC Lathe (5 axis)