Supplier Quality Engineer

This position requires strong technical expertise combined with effective interpersonal skills to provide guidance and leadership to both suppliers and internal stakeholders. The role focuses on timely resolution of supplier quality concerns and supporting a smooth transition of new products into mass production. The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) will oversee full lifecycle supplier management for mass production, driving world-class supplier quality and safeguarding manufacturing operations through close collaboration with Manufacturing, Plant Quality, Material Planning, Logistics, NPI teams, and external suppliers.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or technical discipline required; Master’s degree preferred.

• Practical experience applying quality assurance methodologies such as 8D, 5 Whys, and Fishbone analysis to drive timely and effective issue resolution.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate quality concerns and corrective actions to internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting schematics and technical drawings, with thorough knowledge of relevant quality standards and specifications.
• Exceptional analytical skills, strong technical writing capabilities, and a comprehensive understanding of industry quality tools (IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, FMEA, DOE, DFM/A, GD&T, etc.).
• Preferred certifications include American Society for Quality credentials, Six Sigma Black Belt, or equivalent.
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills, a hands-on, data-driven approach, and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and adaptability within a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; familiarity with Smartsheet, JMP, Minitab, JIRA, and Tableau is advantageous.

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Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $28.62 - $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person