Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Position Summary

As Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) you will be responsible for ensuring that parts, materials, or products provided by suppliers meet quality standards. You will collaborate with suppliers, external manufacturing partners, quality, and engineering teams to prevent defects, improve processes, and reduce risk in the supply chain.

• Act as the primary day‑to‑day quality contact for assigned contract manufacturers (CMs) or suppliers.
• Execute and manage quality activities to ensure manufacturing compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., supplier audits).
• Provide periodic performance updates through dashboards and KPIs.
• Lead supplier corrective action requests (SCARs) and verify effective root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Partner closely with supply chain, engineering, and external manufacturing teams to evaluate and qualify new suppliers.
• Drive continuous improvement activities using Lean, Six Sigma, and problem‑solving methodologies.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Own a corporate credit card and manage expenses personally for reimbursement on a bi‑weekly basis.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline (preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of supplier quality engineering experience within a regulated manufacturing environment (preferred).
• Proficient in quality management concepts, tools, and methods (FMEA, DOE, MSA, GRR, 8D, etc.).
• Experience with Control Plans, FMEAs, and PPAP or equivalent part approval processes.
• Knowledge of engineering fundamentals and the ability to identify critical control points.
• Familiarity with statistical process control software such as SAA, Minitab, and JMP, along with advanced Excel skills.
• Strong communicative, quantitative, and analytical skills with the ability to translate findings into actionable business decisions.
• CQE and Six Sigma Black Belt certification (preferred; must demonstrate deep core knowledge).
• Certified or previously certified ISO 9001 or AS9100 auditor (preferred).

• Up to 25% travel, both domestic and international, may be required.
• Employees must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to supplier locations.

The base range for this position is $–$, though base pay offered may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, 401K, PTO, and/or other benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.