Supplier Quality Engineer

Packsize is an automation company that enables more efficient and sustainable packaging process flows-from packing to unboxing. We're propelling our customers and the industry forward, always looking to innovate and improve. Because, to us, packaging is about much more than a box; it's about delivering what's right—for our customers, their customers, and our planet.

Packsize is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to drive continuous improvement and aligning supplier quality with business strategy. This role ensures that materials supplied to Packsize meet defined quality expectations while fostering a collaborative, high-performing, and mutually beneficial supply chain. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in supplier quality engineering, inspection sampling methodologies, and structured problem-solving, along with a proactive, continuous improvement mindset.

This role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to hold suppliers accountable in a professional and constructive manner.

• Ensure a high-quality, compliant supply base for corrugated packaging, consumables, and spare parts supporting the European Business Unit
• Lead supplier quality activities for advanced product development, including APQP and PPAP support
• Develop and implement effective inspection sampling plans; manage deviations, nonconformance reports (NCRs), and supplier corrective actions (SCARs)
• Monitor and improve supplier performance through audits, scorecards, questionnaires, and inspection data, enforcing accountability for quality issues
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, driving continuous improvement initiatives in quality systems and process control
• Support material certifications (e.g., FSC, SFI) and assist in customer audits and compliance activities related to the consumables supply chain
• Issue and manage NCRs and SCARs, ensuring timely and effective root cause analysis and corrective action implementation

• 4+ years of experience in supplier quality engineering or a closely related quality-focused engineering role
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain Management, or a related technical field
• Strong knowledge of supplier quality principles and Quality Management Systems (QMS), including ISO 9001 and IATF 16949
• Proficiency with inspection sampling plans (e.g., AQL) and statistical quality tools such as SPC and MSA
• Demonstrated expertise in root cause analysis methodologies (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone)
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Proven experience managing supplier relationships, including conducting audits, driving corrective actions, and delivering constructive feedback
• Customer-facing experience investigating quality issues, facilitating resolution, and communicating outcomes to internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to evaluate, qualify, and onboard new suppliers, including capability assessments, quality inspections, and compliance verification
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across supply chain, engineering, and operations teams
• Solid understanding and practical experience with APQP and PPAP processes
• Travel will be required when necessary

• Experience in the paper or natural materials industry

• Familiarity with corrugated packaging and consumables manufacturing processes
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing or production environment

The salary range for this role is $88,637-$108,600 however, Packsize considers several factors when determining compensation when extending a job offer, including but not limited to, the role bein offered, the associated responsibilities, the candidate's…