Supplier Quality Engineer

Dodge SC Simpsonville
1061 Holland Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681, USA

Industry: Manufacturing | Mechanical Power Transmission Components | Engineering Services

Job Function: Engineering | Quality

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for strengthening supplier performance and ensuring externally sourced components meet Dodge quality and compliance standards. The SQE supports quality assurance activities for externally sourced components used in Dodge products and ensures they meet Dodge Industrial’s quality and compliance standards by leading or supporting supplier qualification, audits, and issue resolution. The SQE collaborates closely with internal teams and suppliers to improve performance, mitigate risk, and support successful product launches.

• Supplier Qualification & Launch: Qualify new and existing suppliers to ensure they meet Dodge quality and documentation requirements.
• Supplier Audits: Conduct or participate in supplier audits, document findings, and manage required follow‑up actions.
• Supplier Development: Identify continuous improvement opportunities and drive corrective actions with suppliers.
• PPAP: Lead or support the production part approval process.
• Supplier Quality: Investigate, track, and resolve any supplier related quality issues through root‑cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with engineering, supply chain, logistics, and plant quality teams to ensure components meet Dodge standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong collaboration, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.

• Experience in quality or supplier development.
• Familiarity with quality systems, measurement system management, continuous improvement tools, and statistical analysis.

• Extended periods of sitting at a workstation.
• Speaking in person and over the telephone or Teams online.
• Ability to type, reach, and grasp.
• Intermittent standing and walking within the office environment.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing for extended periods.
• Ability to work in manufacturing environments including warehouses and supplier facilities.
• Position requires travel up to 35%, including visits to supplier sites and manufacturing locations and audits.

• Work alongside a collaborative, experienced leadership team.
• Be part of an industry leader with a strong brand reputation and an innovation‑driven culture.

RBC Bearings is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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