Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Role: Supplier Quality Engineer

Pay range: $75,000 USD to $95,000 USD yearly

Bonus: 7.5% - prorated based on start date

Job Location: 100% Onsite - Columbia, MD 21046, USA

The Supply Quality Engineer ensures suppliers meet company standards and regulatory requirements through evaluation, audits, and continuous monitoring. Key duties include supplier qualification, risk management, developing the supplier quality program, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to resolve quality issues and enhance performance.

What You’ll Do

• Supplier Qualification and Onboarding
• Evaluate and qualify new suppliers based on company standards and requirements.
• Conduct initial supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Compliance and Risk Management
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain through proactive measures and continuous monitoring.
• Supplier Quality Program Development
• Lead the further development and implementation of the supplier quality program.
• Establish and maintain quality metrics and KPIs to track supplier performance.
• Continuous Improvement
• Work with suppliers to develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for supplier quality issues.
• Supplier Audits and Assessments
• Perform regular audits and assessments of suppliers to ensure ongoing compliance and performance.
• Document audit findings and follow up on corrective actions.
• Collaboration and Communication
• Collaborate with internal departments such as quality, purchasing, and design engineering to address supplier-related requirements and issues.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers to ensure alignment on quality expectations and requirements.
• Technical Support and Training
• Provide technical support and training to suppliers to help them meet quality standards.
• Assist suppliers in understanding and implementing company-specific quality requirements.
• Travel and Supplier Visits
• Travel to supplier locations, both domestic and international, as needed to conduct audits, assessments, and support activities.
• Reporting and Documentation
• Report on supplier performance and quality issues.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of supplier quality activities and performance metrics.

Additional Expectation

• Remain compliant with the Code of Conduct and Policies which includes the Clients Company Compliance Policy.
• Ensure that all duties related to product compliance are adhered to in accordance with the Product Compliance Policy, Laws, Regulations, and market demands.
• Responsible for all tasks to achieve compliance goals and demands of the Compliance Management System.
• Must raise concerns related to the Compliance Management System to their supervisor, manager, or any member of the Leadership Team, or through the confidential whistle blower service.

What You’ll Bring

• A bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in a STEM field.
• At least 2 to 3 years of relevant experience.
• Must have quality experience in manufacturing, with a focus on supplier quality.
• Proficiency with computer applications such as email, Excel, Word, Minitab, Power BI, and Unipoint is essential.
• Strong critical thinking skills and a solid understanding of statistics are mandatory.
• Familiarity with QA tools, including root cause analysis techniques like 8D, is required.