Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description: The Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible for product and process qualification, supplier quality oversight, and continuous improvement initiatives for fabricated and complex assemblies. This role ensures that critical-to-quality requirements, customer specifications, and regulatory standards are effectively implemented within supplier processes. The ideal candidate will collaborate cross-functionally to manage nonconformances, drive corrective actions, and support serial production readiness. Experience: Experience in product and process qualification for fabricated and complex assemblies. Experience with Production Part Approval Process (PPAP). Experience conducting quality system, product, and process audits. Experience leading root cause analysis and FMEA activities. Experience managing supplier deviations and nonconformances. Responsibilities: Define and execute product and process qualifications to ensure readiness for serial production. Review and approve Manufacturing Process Plans, Product and Process Quality Plans, control plans, and inspection plans. Ensure critical-to-quality, customer, and regulatory requirements are translated into supplier process controls and inspection methods. Validate First Article Inspection and ongoing product verification activities. Monitor process capability and drive corrective actions when performance targets are not met. Manage and approve Supplier Deviation Requests with proper risk assessment and documentation. Lead evaluation and disposition of supplier nonconformances in coordination with Engineering, Manufacturing, Sourcing, and Field teams. Lead containment, rework, and recovery actions at supplier facilities and assembly sites. Drive closure and documentation of quality issues. Lead root cause analysis and design/process FMEA to implement corrective and preventive actions. Conduct supplier quality audits to ensure compliance with quality management system requirements and industry standards. Requirement/Must Have: bility to read assembly drawings and blueprints. Experience with custom fabrication. Experience with Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW). Experience with Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). Background in Mechanical Engineering Technology or related field. Experience with Production Part Approval Process (PPAP). Quality auditing experience. bility to work core business hours with flexibility as needed. bility to travel to supplier and site locations as required. Should Have: Certified Welding Inspector certification preferred. Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. bility to lead cross-functional quality initiatives. Strong documentation and reporting skills. ttention to detail and compliance-focused mindset. Effective communication and collaboration skills. Qualification And Education: Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or related field preferred. Equivalent relevant experience may be considered.

Created: 2026-03-10