Supplier Quality Assurance Technician

Job Description:

The Supplier Quality Assurance Technician supports product quality by inspecting and evaluating incoming materials, components, and assemblies to ensure compliance with established specifications and quality requirements. This position performs inspections, testing, documentation, and material containment activities before materials are released for production use. The role partners with Quality, Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Warehouse teams to identify nonconforming materials and support corrective actions.

This position also supports quality improvement activities designed to improve supplier and manufacturing quality.

Primary Duties:
Performs inspections and testing of incoming materials, components, and assemblies to verify compliance with drawings, specifications, and established quality requirements. Uses inspection, measurement, and testing equipment to evaluate product dimensions, characteristics, and performance. Reviews material certifications, inspection reports, certificates of conformance, and other supplier documentation for compliance with established requirements. Documents inspection results and maintains accurate quality records in accordance with established procedures.

Identifies, documents, and reports nonconforming materials and supports containment activities to prevent defective material from entering production. Maintains designated areas and records used to control and track nonconforming or quarantined materials. Supports initial inspections and qualification activities for new or revised materials, components, and suppliers. Assists Supplier Quality and other cross‑functional teams with material disposition, supplier corrective actions, and quality improvement activities.

Supports manufacturing quality inspections and production containment activities as needed. Participates in quality audits, training, data collection, and continuous improvement activities.

Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:
Maintains knowledge of applicable incoming inspection criteria, specifications, and acceptance standards. Assists with maintaining calibration records and verifies inspection equipment is maintained in appropriate working condition. Collects and organizes quality data to help identify defects, trends, and opportunities for improvement. Supports corrective and preventive action activities related to supplier or material quality concerns. Participates in continuous improvement activities focused on quality, efficiency, organization, error prevention, and waste reduction.

Collaborates with Quality, Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Warehouse personnel to resolve material quality concerns. Follows established quality, safety, and operational procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background. Technical training or coursework in quality assurance, manufacturing, mechanical or electrical technology, or a related discipline preferred. Previous experience in quality inspection or a manufacturing environment preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Basic knowledge of quality control principles, inspection processes, and manufacturing practices. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, schematics, and other technical documentation. Ability to use dimensional inspection and measurement equipment. Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical components and assemblies. Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify defects, inconsistencies, and nonconforming materials. Strong organizational and…