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Supplier Quality Specialist

United Electric Controls
Watertown, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/18/2026

Overview:

Ensure the quality of UE’s supply base by performing Incoming Inspection, evaluating component discrepancies, and tracking corrective and preventive action.

General Qualifications:

Requires:

- 5 years related industry experience, preferably in a Quality Assurance function.

- Strong technical knowledge and understanding of materials and components (mechanical, electronic, and manufacturing processes) to ensure specified requirements are met.

- Thorough understanding of Incoming Inspection methods and use of associated tools and gauges.

- Experience with Keyence Instant Measurement (IM) and CMM 3D Scanner (VL Series) systems.

- Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively throughout the organization and externally with Suppliers, Agencies, and Customers.

- Experience with industry standards such as ISO 9001:2015.

- Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, or equivalent software experience required.

- Ability and willingness to work in a team based environment with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

Typical Responsibilities:

- Ensure timely movement of incoming receipts by performing daily inspection of parts, material, services, and certificates to ensure compliance with requirements.

- Manage the Material Discrepancy Report (MDR) process to ensure proper identification, communication, and remediation of non-conformances with Suppliers.

- Evaluate Supplier corrective action or CAPA for MDR’s and ensure timely submission and closure.

- Organize and lead the Material Review Board (MRB) meetings.

- Works collaboratively with Supplier Development, Materials Management, Engineering, and Production on all Supplier quality related issues.

- Supports and prepares for site level internal, Agency, and Customer audits.

- Administer Ship-To-Stock by evaluating parts history to determine when parts/suppliers should require incoming inspection.

- Identifies opportunities and implements improvements to inspection processes.

- Interacts and coordinates ECN activities with other departments and external Suppliers as required.

- Maintain the Pre-Production Sample Review (PPSR) log and process PPSR’s in a timely manner.

- Ensure timely closure of non-conformances (NCs) as assigned by communicating NCs from Production to Suppliers and obtain root cause and corrective action as required.

- Maintain safe work environment by following company safety procedures.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

Pay: $29.63 - $37.07 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • AD&D insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

  • Quality Assurance: 5 years (Required)

Language:

  • English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Watertown, MA 02472 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $37

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