Quality Engineer - Supplier

At our core, Accelevation LLC is about accelerating innovation. From the beginning, a driving force in our corporate culture has been curiosity and out-of-the-box thinking. We are a dynamic and fast-growing company that offers a competitive salary, generous paid time off, and a robust benefits package including a 401(k)-retirement plan and company match. In the past 18 months, we have grown by over 400% and are scaling exponentially again this year.

Accelevation was voted #1 fastest growing company in 2024 by the Dayton Business Journal. We offer the opportunity to be a part of something different, collaborative, and exciting. We value those who bring fresh ideas, thrive on change, and are comfortable with growth.

The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring Accelevation’s supply base consistently meets quality, delivery, and compliance expectations. This role will lead supplier assessments, manage nonconformances, drive corrective actions, and partner closely with Procurement, Engineering, and Operations. Regular travel to supplier facilities is a core part of the position.

• Conduct supplier audits, capability assessments, and perform periodic performance reviews
• Support new supplier onboarding and qualification activities
• Manage supplier nonconformances, including RCCA, containment, and verification
• Partner with suppliers to reduce variation, improve process capability, and ensure adherence to Accelevation specifications and drawings
• Lead issue-driven investigations at supplier sites, including urgent travel when required
• Support review and disposition of supplier-related defects
• Monitor key supplier KPIs and implement improvement plans where needed
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and internal QMS requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field
• 3+ years of experience in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or similar role
• Experience conducting supplier audits and performance evaluations
• Strong knowledge of APQP tools including PPAP, FMEA, control plans, and process flow diagrams
• Hands-on experience with root cause analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone, DMAIC, etc.)
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications, including GD&T
• Experience managing supplier nonconformances and corrective actions
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently to supplier facilities (routine and short-notice travel)
• Strong communication, negotiation, and documentation skills
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 or similar quality management systems

• 3+ years of direct experience conducting Supplier Quality Audits
• Experience in fabrication, welding, electrical, or powder coating environments

• Safety
  :
  Proactively fosters a culture of safety in our work environment.
• Inclusion
  :
  Appreciates and respects individuals from diverse backgrounds, identities, values, and cultures.
• Speed
  :
  Operates with a sense of urgency, recognizing the competitive advantage of being swift and responsive.
• Innovation
  :
  Consistently seeks opportunities to simplify processes and continuously improve.
• Judgement
  :
  Ability to exercise discretion and lead initiatives autonomously.
• Accountability
  :
  Ability to hold self and others to the highest of standards.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. This position works in a warehouse setting, with some outdoor exposure during the workday. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets, and standard warehouse equipment such as hand trucks, box cutters, tape dispensers, scissors and stretch wrapper.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds.

Accelevation LLC is an equal opportunity employer - Inclusion is one of our core values, as we appreciate and respect individuals from diverse backgrounds, identities, values and cultures. We enthusiastically build teams that celebrate and embrace the contributions of everyone, fostering an environment of welcome and respect for all. As a part of our pre-hire process, we may conduct a background check.

We use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.