Supplier Quality Engineer

• Act as the primary liaison between the manufacturing facility, supply chain team, and suppliers regarding quality issues
• Establish and maintain supplier quality performance metrics
• Conduct supplier audits
• Manage supplier-related non-conformance issues through root cause analysis and resolution
• Issue Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) and ensure timely closure
• Assess impacts of non-conforming materials and develop containment plans
• Define and monitor supplier requirements for component storage and handling
• Ensure adherence to maintenance standards
• Oversee supplier warranty compliance and resolve warranty claims
• Track warranty and maintenance data to identify recurring issues
• Partner with service and commissioning teams on field installations, commissioning and field failures
• Analyze field failure data and implement corrective actions
• Facilitate knowledge sharing between service teams and suppliers
• Drive design enhancements using quality, warranty, and field failure insights
• Collaborate with engineering teams on quality and reliability improvements
• Provide feedback on component selection and lifecycle performance
• Create and refine supplier quality management processes
• Drive cross-functional engagement and maintain supplier quality documentation and reporting
• Collaborate with suppliers during new product development
• Review and approve supplier PPAPs and FMEAs
• Train internal stakeholders on supplier quality processes
• Foster collaborative supplier relationships

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality Management, or a related field
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or a similar role in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience managing non-conformance and SCAR processes
• Proficiency in FMEA, SPC, 8D, and root cause analysis
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, or IATF 16949
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Preferred: experience in automotive, aerospace, or HVAC manufacturing
• Preferred: ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt certification

Demonstrates expertise in supplier quality management, including non-conformance resolution, supplier audits, and quality performance metrics. Proficient in FMEA, SPC, and root cause analysis, with a strong focus on collaboration and communication across engineering and service teams.

• Supplier Quality Management
• Root Cause Analysis
• FMEA
• SCAR Process Management
• ISO 9001 Compliance

• Root Cause Analysis
• FMEA
• SPC
• 8D Problem Solving
• Supplier Audits
• Quality Performance Metrics
• Non-Conformance Management
• Warranty Compliance
• Field Failure Analysis
• Supplier Corrective Action Requests

• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Project Management Skills
• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer
• Six Sigma Green Belt
• Six Sigma Black Belt

• Manufacturing Quality
• Automotive Manufacturing
• Aerospace Manufacturing
• HVAC Manufacturing
• ISO 9001
• AS9100
• IATF 16949