Supplier Quality Lead

Job Category
:
Power Systems/PSD Rental Operations

Job Title
:
Supplier Quality Lead

Starting Compensation Range
: $105,000 - $115,000 per year

The Supplier Quality Lead manages a team of supplier quality engineers and is responsible for the quality performance of their suppliers. Responsibilities include managing supplier corrective action requests, supplier audits, and customer communication.

• In-depth knowledge of quality assurance and control procedures, concepts, and methodologies
• Must be able to plan and develop standards, procedures, and best practices for ensuring product quality
• Must have an excellent driving record
• Must be willing to travel up to 50%
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Must be able to handle large volumes of work in a fast‑paced environment with ability to coordinate multiple competing tasks and demands
• Requires strong organizational skills
• Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Must be able to interpret an extensive variety of data relating to employment laws
• Must be able to engage in effective and persuasive discussions on complex topics with top management and other firm personnel
• Must be able to make presentations to company personnel
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Must be able to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Promote a positive customer experience
• Uphold the Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence and Teamwork by embracing The Carter Way

• Minimum five years of experience in quality engineering or related role
• Supervisory experience, preferred
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, preferred
• Certification in quality methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, ASQ) is a plus.

• Required to stand; walk and talk or hear
• Frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally lift and /or move up to 20 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k), $0.75 to $1.25 match up to 6%
• Life and disability insurance
• In‑house training instructors/programs
• Employee referral bonus program
• Tool allowances and tool loans
• Discounts on cellular phone service, computers, and vehicles
• Opportunities for overtime
• Shift differential (if applicable)

Actual base pay may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, education, geographic location, and other relevant business considerations. In addition to base pay, the compensation package may include participation in performance‑based incentive programs (e.g., discretionary or non‑discretionary plans), as well as overtime eligibility depending on the role.

Carter Machinery Co. Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals – including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, or any other characteristic protected by law – are encouraged to apply.

Carter Machinery is a drug‑free workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.