Supplier Quality Engineer

Responsible for leading quality initiatives during pre-production builds and new product launches, ensuring readiness through APQP methodologies.

Key duties include:

• Overseeing pre-production and launch readiness, coordinating cross-functional corrective actions to ensure process capability and product conformity.
• Developing and validating inspection criteria, applying SPC and Measurement System Analysis.
• Investigating manufacturing nonconformances, performing root cause analysis, and driving corrective actions with internal teams and suppliers.
• Interfacing with suppliers and departments to define quality requirements, monitor performance, and report metrics.
• Mentoring teams in problem-solving tools (8D, DMAIC) and quality procedures.
• Evaluating material changes via FMEA and control plans, and reviewing FAI documentation for compliance.
• Managing nonconformances using CAPA systems, reviewing drawings for GD&T compliance, and conducting dimensional analysis with CMM tools.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or related field, with 7–10 years of quality engineering experience.
• Proficiency in statistical software (Minitab, JMP), project management (MS Project), and data analysis (Power BI).
• Strong problem-solving, root cause analysis, and knowledge of Six Sigma, DMAIC, and continuous improvement practices.
• Experience with inspection tools, raw material specifications, supplier management, and GD&T interpretation.
• Excellent communication skills for technical reporting and presentations.

Key decisions involve:

• Developing Critical to Quality standards based on customer needs.
• Upgrading equipment and software as needed.
• Driving activities to enhance quality throughput and reduce inspection time.

Working conditions: Physical demands include bending, crawling, standing, walking, lifting, and repetitive motions. Must be aware of hazards like moving parts, electrical risks, heat, and chemicals. Emotional requirements involve quick decision-making, hazard awareness, planning, problem-solving, and adapting to change.