Supplier Quality Engineer
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12 hours ago
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Job Summary
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Supplier Quality Engineer to be based at our manufacturing assembly facility. This role will serve as the key liaison between our factory and our supply base ensuring incoming materials and components meet quality standards and support our production requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Supplier Quality Management
- Monitor and evaluate supplier quality performance through metrics scorecards and regular audits
- Lead supplier corrective action processes for non-conforming materials and chronic quality issues
- Conduct supplier capability assessments and quality system audits (on-site and remote)
- Support supplier selection and qualification processes for new components and materials
Incoming Quality Control
- Oversee incoming inspection processes and resolve quality issues with suppliers
- Disposition non-conforming materials and coordinate containment actions
- Review and approve First Article Inspections (FAI) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions
- Implement risk-based inspection strategies to optimize resources
Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for supplier-related quality issues
- Drive quality improvements through 8D PDCA Six Sigma or other problem-solving methodologies
- Facilitate supplier development activities to enhance capability and performance
- Support cost reduction initiatives while maintaining quality standards
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with procurement engineering and production teams on supplier quality matters
- Communicate quality requirements and specifications to suppliers
- Participate in new product introduction (NPI) and design reviews
- Provide technical support to manufacturing floor for supplier-related issues
Required Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Quality Manufacturing or related technical field
- 3-5 years of experience in supplier quality or quality engineering in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with manufacturing assembly processes preferred
Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of quality management systems (ISO 9001 IATF 16949 or similar)
- Proficiency with quality tools: FMEA Control Plans SPC MSA PPAP/APQP
- Knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies (8D 5-Why Fishbone)
- Experience with CAD software and ability to read technical drawings
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and quality database management
Core Competencies
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to influence and drive results through suppliers
- Self-motivated with ability to manage multiple priorities
- Willingness to travel (approximately 20-30%) to supplier locations
Physical Requirements
- Factory-based role requiring presence on manufacturing floor
- Ability to walk on the factory floor and inspect materials/components
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Project / Program Management
- Change Management
- Succession Planning
- Procurement
- Program Management
- ISO 9001
- Lean Six Sigma
- Quality Systems
- Quality Management
- Supplier Management
- HACCP
- As9100
About Company
Work Authorization No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need s ... View more
