Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer

Our client is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to drive supplier quality performance, lead corrective action initiatives, and reduce manufacturing defects and material-related scrap. This role partners closely with suppliers, engineering, operations, and quality teams to ensure purchased materials meet quality expectations and support continuous improvement efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead supplier quality investigations, containment activities, and corrective action efforts.
• Partner with suppliers to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions using methodologies such as 8D and continuous improvement tools.
• Coordinate material sorting and containment activities with internal teams, suppliers, and third-party providers.
• Track and analyze supplier-related quality issues, assembly damage, and scrap trends.
• Drive process improvement initiatives using DMAIC, Pareto analysis, trend analysis, and data-driven action plans.
• Manage the supplier failure analysis process, including tracking returned materials and ensuring timely supplier responses.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Process Engineering, and Test Engineering teams to improve product quality and reduce costs.
• Support ISO 9001 quality management activities, including internal audits, documentation, calibration, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Prepare reports and communicate quality performance metrics to management and key stakeholders.