Supplier Quality Engineer Job San Antonio area,Texas USA,Quality Assurance

Job Summary:

The Supplier Quality SME provides technical and process leadership to enhance supplier quality systems and standardize best practices across the supply base
Focuses on identifying gaps in supplier quality processes and driving continuous improvement initiatives
Works to improve supplier performance, reduce Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), and ensure consistent compliance and efficiency
Ensures supplier quality systems are aligned with manufacturing and business objectives

Roles & Responsibilities:

Assess and identify gaps in supplier quality processes including PPAP, 8D corrective actions, incoming quality, and supplier performance metrics
Define and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for supplier quality engineers and suppliers
Improve PPAP quality and First Pass Yield (FPY) through standardized review criteria and readiness expectations
Strengthen corrective action effectiveness through proper root cause analysis and validation of permanent solutions
Develop and execute COPQ reduction strategies targeting high-impact suppliers and recurring issues
Conduct supplier assessments, audits, and capability evaluations to improve compliance and maturity
Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Quality teams to resolve systemic supplier issues
Lead supplier development initiatives including improvement plans and follow-up actions
Drive defect prevention, incoming quality stabilization, and long-term quality improvement initiatives
Develop supplier scorecards covering PPM, SCAR aging, COPQ, and audit results and support supplier performance reviews
Support HVAC-related supplier quality activities including validation, leak testing, pressure integrity, and thermal performance compliance

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Quality, or related field)
Strong experience in supplier quality management including PPAP, APQP, 8D, and supplier performance metrics
Experience in process assessment, gap analysis, and standardization of quality systems
Strong understanding of quality tools such as PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and COPQ
Preferred certifications: CQE, CQA, or equivalent
Experience with ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 certified environments
Exposure to complex manufacturing or electro-mechanical supply chains
Strong data analysis and reporting skills for KPI and supplier performance tracking
Added advantage:
Experience with HVAC systems, validation methods, and industry standards (e.g., ASHRAE)