Supplier Quality Engineer 3
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Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer 3 (SIMNJP)
Duration: 08/25/2025 to 02/28/2026
Location: Buffalo Grove Illinois 60089 Candidate must be able to work onsite.
Schedule: 40 hr work week. 1st shift but flexible ()
Job Description:
Position Overview
The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring a robust and effective supply chain aligned around zero defects concepts. Integral to this is improving supplier quality on-time delivery and cost performance through development activities.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be able to do the following:
Function as Lead Auditor to perform on-site quality system audits at suppliers and gap analysis in order to assess CompanyuuBT requirements to VDA6.3 and ISO 9001:2015 standards.
Perform on-site and internal supplier development and focus supplier improvement activities via Pareto of defects 8D and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
Facilitate problem solving and root cause analysis activities both internal to Company SI B PRO and external to Companys Bs supply base and Customers when required to eliminate recurrence of non-conformance.
Assume leading role in the development and application of Advanced Quality tools such as: Key Characteristics Variability Reduction Failure Modes Effects Analysis (FMEA).
Improve key metrics supply chain KPIs including Supplier PPM Claim rate NCC reduction 8D effectiveness and scrap.
Conduct manufacturing assessments at suppliers to drive process standardization waste elimination and continuous improvement.
Develop long-term supplier relationships and generate and Implement cost reduction ideas.
Work to resolve supplier technical issues in a timely manner to ensure continuity of supply.
Create and review ISO procedures pertaining SQ activities and Inspection plans for purchase material to perform incoming inspection by the quality control technicians.
Lead initiatives utilizing quality system methodologies and techniques to enhance supplier performance improvement. Initiatives may include: Root Cause and Corrective Action methodology 5 Whys Pareto Analysis 8-D FEMA PPAP APQP etc.
Measuring and monitoring supplier performance PPM levels Supplier Audit Schedule new product introduction.
Completes implementation and maintenance of Engineering Design Change Notice System for product improvements repairs and new product development.
Manages the effective interaction between engineering manufacturing field operations and marketing to ensure all changes are documented for audit purpose (may include FDA ISO IEEE).
Completes development of systems for and maintains engineering drawings and reproductions project reports specifications product proposals and related documentation.
Performs Document Control processes to ensure all Procedures are properly documented updated as needed and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Required Knowledge/Skills Education and Experience:
BS/BA in related discipline or advanced degree where required or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certification may be required in some areas.
Typically 5 8 years of experience as Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)
Technical knowledge and hand-on experience using various measurements equipment (CMM OGP Comparator etc) preferable.
Experience performing gauge R&R studies control plan and SPC methods in product assembly manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of EMS (Electronic manufacturing Supplier) product and manufacturing processes methodologies and inspection techniques.
Detailed knowledge of the latest PPAP and APQP
Knowledge of machining assembly & gauging SPC and Cpk.
Knowledge of PPAP (Production part Approval Process) and Critical Characteristic requirements.
Must exhibit a high level of motivation sense of urgency and energetic approach to job duties and requirements.
Strong ethics values and the ability to influence others decision-making.
Ability to manage multiple projects/activities; results-driven.
Knowledge of product and manufacturing process.
Process-oriented and ability to lead and contribute to continuous improvement.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 25%).
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and/or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) Six Sigma Green or Black belt preferred.
Knowledge and experience with AIAG core tools (SPC PFMEA PPAP APQP MSA etc.).
Working knowledge in functional measuring equipment usage.
Experience with engineering drawings & tolerance standards & specifications
Familiarity and comfort with continuous improvement tools & methods
Employment Type
Full-time
