Supplier Quality Engineer

• Develop and validate supplier capabilities for welded fabrications and sheet metal components.
• Assess supplier manufacturing processes tooling fixturing inspection methods and quality systems to ensure production readiness.
• Benchmark current production methods and product quality standards against prospective supplier capabilities.
• Evaluate supplier capacity to manufacture components meeting established quality dimensional and performance requirements.
• Review supplier process controls and inspection plans to confirm consistent product quality.
• Verify supplier compliance with engineering drawings specifications and GD&T requirements.
• Lead supplier audits and capability assessments focused on fabrication welding machining and inspection processes.
• Investigate manufacturing and quality issues at supplier locations and drive root cause analysis activities.
• Validate corrective actions and preventive measures implemented by suppliers.
• Document supplier assessments technical findings capability studies and improvement recommendations.
• Collaborate with design manufacturing supply chain and quality teams to support supplier development initiatives.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to supplier quality process capability and product performance.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Engineering Quality Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3 years of experience in supplier quality manufacturing engineering quality engineering or fabrication-focused manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of welding processes fabrication methods and sheet metal manufacturing best practices.
• Ability to read interpret and apply engineering drawings and GD&T requirements.
• Experience evaluating manufacturing process controls and quality assurance systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience performing root cause analysis and corrective action validation.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical requirements to suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Willingness and ability to travel to supplier locations as required.

Desired Attributes

• Experience developing or auditing weldment suppliers.
• Knowledge of common welding processes including MIG TIG robotic welding and structural fabrication practices.
• Understanding of fixture design tooling validation and process capability studies.
• Experience with APQP PPAP Control Plans PFMEA and supplier quality processes.
• Working knowledge of measurement systems and inspection methodologies.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting CMM reports and dimensional analysis data.
• Familiarity with metrology equipment including CMMs laser trackers portable arms and conventional inspection tools.
• Experience supporting supplier development sourcing transitions or quality improvement initiatives.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple supplier projects simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal written and presentation communication skills.