Supplier Quality Engineer

What We Do

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Job Summary:

The Supplier Quality Engineer ensures that all purchased components and assemblies delivered to Terabase meet required

specifications compliance standards and quality expectations. They establish and oversee a reliable incoming inspection process

ensure timely and accurate identification of supplier non-conformities and drive effective containment and corrective actions. Their

work protects the production line by safeguarding part quality minimizing disruptions and ensuring continuity of supply.

Accountabilities & Authorities:

Incoming Inspection Management:

o Support the implementation of supplier quality control plans and ensure they are correctly applied during incoming

inspections and receiving processes.

o Maintain and update inspection work instructions visual standards and checklists to support accurate verification of

incoming parts.

o Ensure inspection records traceability documents and supplier quality data are properly logged stored and

attached in ERP / QMS systems.

o Monitor adherence to inspection procedures tool calibration requirements documentation accuracy and nonconformity classification standards.

o Coordinate external lab testing or third-party inspections when additional validation is required for supplier components.

o Recommend updates to control plans and inspection criteria whenever defects or recurring non-conformities are detected.

o Provide feedback to suppliers regarding non-conformities drive containment actions and support supplier corrective actions (SCAR).

o Track supplier performance trends (PPM on-time delivery SCAR status) and support supplier reviews and maturity

assessments.

Supplier Nonconformity Management:

o Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely and effective containment actions to prevent disruption to the manufacturing line.

o Facilitate supplier root-cause analysis (5-Why Ishikawa 8D) and support verification of corrective actions to ensure

issues are resolved and prevented from recurring.

o Support the documentation and tracking of supplier-related nonconformities including NCRs SCARs and validation

evidence.

o Assist in tracking supplier cost-of-non-quality (CONQ) impacts and provide supporting documentation for internal review.

o Coordinate supplier remedial actions including retrofits part replacements rework confirmation and validation reports.

o Monitor supplier waiver requests to ensure risk is assessed approvals follow procedure and traceability is maintained.

o Support internal stakeholders (Manufacturing Engineering Quality) through visibility of supplier defect trends response time and containment effectiveness

Supplier Qualification & Assessment/Audit:

o Execute supplier qualification assessments using pre-defined audit checklists.

o Maintain supplier quality status records approved vendor lists and risk assessments.

o Conduct Pre-Industrial Supplier Maturity assessments using approved tools and checklists

o Validate supplier compliance (ISO 9001 NDA cybersecurity protocols)

o Maintain supplier quality readiness data: audit scores compliance levels

o Conduct supplier audits (manufacturing quality system documentation).

o Maintain audit records and track corrective actions to closure.

o Monitor supplier compliance with required quality and data security standards.

o Conduct surveillance audits using established templates

o Track CAPA follow-up escalate delayed closures

o Document supplier process improvements and quality gates

PPAP / APQP / Engineering Change Support:

o Implement PPAP elements (FMEA Control Plans PFMEA ISIR PSW inspection reports) using defined templates.

o Track and record nonconformances (NCR) supplier deviations and approval status.

o Support Engineering with drawing reviews and specification compliance communication.

o Conduct DFM (Design for Manufacturing) readiness checks (execution stage)

o Coordinate Engineering Change Notification (ECN) handling from suppliers

o Coordinate FAIs activities

Contribute to site quality continuous improvement program

o Support the sites Quality Continuous Improvement initiatives by contributing to problem-solving data analysis and

implementation of process improvements.

o Participate in process reviews internal and external audits and improvement roadmap activities to identify quality

risks and improvement opportunities.

o Contribute to the preparation and execution of Quality Assurance Plans (QAP) by gathering supplier feedback

inspection results lessons learned and field quality insights.

o Share and promote good practices identified during inspections defect investigations or supplier interactions to

improve consistency and prevent quality escapes.

o Capture and transfer Return of Experience (REX) / Lessons Learned to relevant teams to support design

improvements and supplier alignment for future projects.

o Support Continuous Improvement activities including root cause analysis (8D Ishikawa 5Why) internal training

efforts and quality awareness workshops. Prepare and participate in Process reviews and internal/external audits

o Contribute to Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) in collaboration of SPQD central teams

o Propose good practices

o Ensure the strong integration of Return of Experience (REX) to the SPQD teams for next projects.

o Contribute to Continuous Improvement activities including internal/external audits root cause investigations and

internal training programs

Supplier Quality Performances:

o Maintain supplier scorecards delivery PPM NCR OTD responsiveness.

o Track defect trends supplier risk levels and escalate concerns to Quality leadership.

o Support periodic supplier performance reviews (QBRs).

o Prepare Reports and supplier Quality Reviews for management on top quality issues and action plans including

managing the red yellow status of suppliers with ongoing quality issues

o Set Suppliers Quality Commitments in accordance with Terabase Procurement objectives

o Ensure proper Supplier Quality risk management and deploy dedicated mitigation plans

o Monitor and assess suppliers on overall improvement plans

o Maintain and publish KPIs and identify opportunities for performance improvement

o Increment and lead Return of Experience activities on his/her scope of work

o Ensure the performance of source inspections for low critical purchased parts (non-Supplier Part List components)

o Maintain supplier quality dashboards (Excel PowerPoint Power BI).

o Track and report on operational quality risk supplier trends and NCR closure rates.

o Provide monthly supplier metrics for Management Reviews.

Performance measurements:

Measurement of Supplier Performance (Non-conformities quantity/trend areas of detection red/yellow status management)

Complete inspections within the allocated target lead time and ensure priority inspections are completed on time

Monitor Cost of Non-Quality from Suppliers (CONQ) recovery

Continuous Improvement and Innovation

Educational Requirements:

Mandatory:

Bachelors degree in quality technical major or Engineering or

equivalent.

Familiar with supplier qualifications standards (ISO ASME

Local Standards etc.)

Ease with suppliers contracts competence skills and budget

management.

Fluent in English.

Desirable:

Masters degree in Quality or Engineering or equivalent.

Management experience in Supplier Quality

Familiar with a variety of measurement equipment.

Experience:

Mandatory:

Min 5 years experience within manufacturing industry or in a Quality role

Experience managing supplier relationships

Experience using ERP or similar computer applications

Demonstrated experience in Quality Wall Quality Basics PFMEA and Control Plan management

Desirable:

Quality inspection experience within manufacturing

industry.

Experience with typical products used and their defect modes

Competencies & Skills:

Strong in leadership and conflict management

Analytical and detail-oriented

Rigor and process-oriented

Strong in communication.

Mechanically or electrically inclined strong technical understanding.

Experience in operational activities in documentation management & collaboration and team working.

Compensation And Benefits

This role offers a base salary of $120000 $130000 (DOE)

Our salary ranges are determined by role level and location. Within each posted range individual pay is determined (and may be greater or higher) dependent on work location and additional factors including job-related skills experience and relevant education or training. Terabase offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package including:

Generous time off and holiday policy

Remote flexibility

Flexible time off

Comprehensive benefits package

Career progression

401k match

Stock options

Home office set up allowance

And much more!

Terabase is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit hire employ train promote and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. We strongly encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

We do not discriminate for any reason including race color sex gender age religion or religious creed national origin ancestry citizenship marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression genetic information physical or mental disability military/ veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another our products the diverse consumers we represent and the communities we call home.

Principles only. This role is not open to receiving agency candidates and any contingent submissions will not be considered. Terabase Energy does not utilize third-party recruitment agencies. Please contact our Recruiting team at with any staffing-related inquiries.

Required Experience:

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