Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Title:
Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)

Location:

Tulsa, Oklahoma Department:
Quality Assurance / Supply Chain

Reports To:

Quality Manager

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for ensuring that all purchased materials, components, and outsourced fabrication services used in the production of Air-Cooled Heat Exchangers meet company quality requirements, industry standards, and ASME/API customer specifications. This role proactively manages supplier performance, conducts audits, resolves quality issues, and drives continuous improvement across the supply chain.

• • Evaluate and approve new suppliers, ensuring compliance with ASME Section VIII, API 661, API 660, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements.
• • Conduct supplier audits (process, product, and quality system audits) and create follow-up action plans.
• • Monitor supplier performance metrics (PPM, OTD, NCR trends) and lead supplier improvement initiatives.

• • Review supplier documentation including MTRs, weld procedures (WPS/PQR), NDE reports, dimensional reports, coatings certifications, and pressure test records.
• • Ensure supplied materials (tubes, fins, headers, structural steel, fans, gearboxes, motors) meet technical and mechanical specifications required for ACHE manufacturing.
• • Support receiving inspection activities and establishing inspection plans for critical components.

• • Lead root cause analyses using 5-Why, Fishbone/Ishikawa, and other problem‑solving tools.
• • Issue and manage Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) to ensure timely and effective resolution.
• • Work closely with engineering, procurement, and production to disposition nonconforming materials.

• • Participate in design reviews, supplier kick‑off meetings, and pre‑production or pre‑inspection meetings.
• • Support qualification of special processes (welding, brazing, NDE, coatings, machining).
• • Review and approve supplier ITPs, QCPs, WPS/PQR, NDE procedures, coating procedures, and testing plans.

• • Ensure supplier documentation packages (CMTRs, hydrostatic test records, coating DFT reports, weld maps, NDE reports) comply with project and code requirements.
• • Support customer or third‑party inspections at supplier facilities (TPI, AI for ASME work).
• • Maintain supplier quality records and contribute to internal and external audit activities.

• • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Materials Science, or related technical field (preferred).
• • 3–7 years of supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or welding/metallurgy experience—preferably in ACHE, pressure vessels, or heavy fabrication industry.

• • Knowledge of ASME Section VIII Division 1, API 661, API 660, TEMA standards, and relevant NDE methods.
• • Experience with welding processes (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, SAW) and ability to interpret WPS/PQR/Welder qualifications.
• • Ability to read engineering drawings, P&IDs, BOMs, ITPs, and material specifications.
• • Strong understanding of metallurgy, coatings, heat treatment, pressure testing, and fabrication processes.
• • Proficient with root‑cause analysis tools and quality management systems (ISO 9001).

• • Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• • Ability to manage multiple suppliers and deadlines.
• • Detail‑oriented, analytical, and proactive problem solver.
• • Comfortable with up to 30% travel to supplier sites.

• • Ability to work in manufacturing and supplier environments, including standing, climbing stairs/ladders, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
• • Use of PPE and adherence to safety requirements at all facilities.

Mix of office, production floor, and supplier site environments.

Occasional exposure to noise, heat, and outdoor conditions during inspections.