Supplier Quality Engineer

Nefab Group is on a growth journey and we are dependent on high-performance people to succeed. Our Quality and Sourcing organization is vital for us to deliver reliable, compliant and defect-free material solutions to our customers. We are now looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team at Nefab Packaging - Americas.

As Supplier Quality Engineer you will be responsible for establishing and enforcing supplier quality standards, incoming inspection criteria and material acceptance protocols across our regional manufacturing sites. You will lead supplier qualification, auditing and performance management, manage the Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR) process with root-cause analysis (8D, 5-Why), and drive supplier compliance with global environmental and packaging regulations such as EUDR and PPWR.

You will contribute to Nefab's success by protecting operational efficiency, mitigating regulatory risk and ensuring the incoming material integrity that supports our customer commitments.

You will be a critical partner to Sourcing, Portfolio, Engineering and Manufacturing teams, including new supplier onboarding, material qualification and first article inspections. In the Quality organization, you will track supplier performance metrics such as Supplier Defect Rate (PPM), quality OTIF and SCAR closure timelines. You will also deploy continuous improvement initiatives across the supply base using Lean, Six Sigma and Nefab Way methodologies, building productive, long-term vendor partnerships while holding suppliers accountable.

This is a hybrid role with domestic and international travel of up to 35%, and remote work when not traveling. Candidates must live in a metropolitan area near one of our Nefab sites.

• Bachelor's degree in Quality Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain or a related technical field
• 4-7 years of progressive experience in supplier quality engineering or manufacturing quality roles
• Proven experience with quality management systems (ISO 9001) or technical supplier auditing in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in industrial packaging, wood/timber supply chains, plastics or corrugated manufacturing is highly preferred
• Solid understanding of global packaging regulations, material compliance and sustainability standards (e.g., EUDR, PPWR, chain-of-custody tracking)
• Strong analytical and root-cause problem-solving skills (8D, Ishikawa/Fishbone, FMEA, SPC)
• Advanced experience with ERP quality modules, electronic CAPA systems and data analytics tools
• Detail-oriented when reviewing technical material specifications, mill certificates and compliance documentation
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Results-oriented, with a strong sense of urgency and the ability to manage multiple priority investigations under tight production deadlines
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on alignment between plant quality, corporate sourcing and technical engineering teams
• Quality certifications (e.g., ASQ CQE, CQA, or Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt) are a plus
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to (25% - 35%)

Our core values are Simplicity, Empowerment and Respect. Our ways of working are characterized by Customer First, Cooperation, and Communication. This means that we are always putting customers first, through cooperation and communication. We respect each other and the environment. People are empowered to grow and innovate to simplify.

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Nefab is an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to building teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe everyone has talent, and therefore welcome all applications.

We are part of the Nefab Group, which was founded in 1949 and is a world leading global provider of sustainable packaging solutions and logistics optimization services. Nefab saves environmental and financial resources by optimizing supply chains. We do this by innovating together with our customers to create smarter packaging and logistics solutions while always respecting people and high ethical standards.

This contributes to a better tomorrow for our customers, society, and the environment.

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