Supplier Quality Engineer III

Supplier Quality Engineer III

Location:

Garland, TX (on-site)

REPKON USA is, at its core, an engineering firm dedicated to the advancement of novel manufacturing solutions in the commercial, defense, and aerospace industries. The Supplier Quality Engineer III will work with suppliers to REPKON USA to ensure that all Quality requirements imposed by purchase orders and contracts are understood and complied with. This role involves working closely with multidisciplinary teams within REPKON USA, subcontractor personnel, and customer representatives.

• Evaluate and select suppliers based on their ability to meet product and schedule requirements.
• Develop and implement supplier quality evaluation and control systems.
• Conduct supplier audits to drive process standardization, waste elimination, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor, communicate and improve key supply chain KPIs, including Supplier On Time Delivery, DPMO, and COPQ.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve supplier quality issues.
• Collaborate with supplier representatives on quality problems, ensure corrective actions are implemented and contribute to supplier quality improvement programs.
• Provide support to suppliers regarding root cause and corrective/preventive action analysis through use of tools such as FMEA, Fishbone, A-3, Fault Tree Analysis, cause mapping, SPC, and other relevant charts and diagrams.
• Manage and maintain supplier performance metrics, assessment, and certification programs.
• Train suppliers to execute specific quality system processes.
• Coordinate with engineering and procurement teams to ensure supplier compliance with contractual requirements.
• Represent the company brand to customers, suppliers, and teammate companies.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a Quality Assurance, manufacturing engineering, or a similar role. In the absence of a degree, 4 additional years of relevant experience required.
• Strong knowledge of quality assurance, supplier quality, ISO 9001 and/or AS9100.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, including Project.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills. Ability to influence and drive actions.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies including root cause and preventive action determinations and processes.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, good judgement, and attention to detail.
• Acts with integrity, works collaboratively, and supports continual improvement.

• Certification as a Lead Auditor.
• Advanced degree or certifications related to an engineering discipline.
• Experience in Supplier Quality Assurance with International / OCONUS companies.

• Travel: up to 50%, to support other locations, manufacturing sites, suppliers and customers.
• Work Environment:
  Office work environment and supplier manufacturing locations.
• Background Investigation / Drug Screen / US Person:
  Required.

REPKON USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, placing value on a diverse and inclusive environment. All hiring decisions are based exclusively on merit, qualifications, and business needs.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Quality Assurance

Manufacturing