Quality Assurance Engineer

Quality Assurance Engineer / Supplier Quality Engineer

📍 Onsite: Grand Prairie, TX | Contract Manufacturing

About the Company

This well-established manufacturer specializes in the production of precision components for wire harnesses, cable assemblies, and electrical control panels for OEMs. With more than 30 years of experience, the company has built a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction across a wide range of industries.

Their capabilities support sectors such as Critical Power, Industrial Automation, Oil & Gas, Medical, HVAC, Food & Beverage, Aviation, and Defense. Through a commitment to operational excellence, transparency, and continuous improvement, the organization has positioned itself as a trusted manufacturing partner and industry leader.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Engineer or Supplier Quality Engineer to join the Quality team. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that both internal quality processes and external suppliers consistently meet the company’s strict quality standards, safety requirements, and regulatory expectations.

While the position has a strong supplier quality focus, it also supports broader quality assurance initiatives including supplier audits, receiving inspection oversight, supplier corrective actions, and root cause analysis.

A key aspect of this role is the ability to independently perform supplier audits and drive corrective actions with suppliers. The ideal candidate will be comfortable identifying process gaps, conducting structured root cause investigations, and ensuring suppliers implement effective corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurring issues.

The Quality Assurance Engineer or Supplier Quality Engineer will work cross-functionally with Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to improve supplier performance and support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance overall product quality and customer satisfaction.

This role reports directly to the VP of Quality and supports the broader Quality Department.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Auditing & Evaluation

Conduct supplier audits, assessments, and qualifications for new and existing suppliers
Perform detailed evaluations of supplier quality systems, manufacturing processes, and compliance standards
Prepare audit reports and communicate findings with internal teams and supplier partners
Identify gaps in supplier processes and drive corrective actions to ensure compliance with quality standards
Ensure suppliers consistently meet regulatory and company quality expectations

Supplier Quality & Performance Management

Monitor supplier performance metrics and track key quality KPIs
Analyze supplier data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
Proactively address supplier quality issues before they impact production
Work closely with suppliers to improve manufacturing processes and quality controls

Receiving Inspection & Incoming Quality

Receiving inspection is a critical function of this role.

Work closely with operations and quality teams to ensure effective receiving inspection processes are implemented and maintained
Review incoming material inspection results and verify supplier components meet required specifications
Investigate incoming material issues and coordinate resolution with suppliers and internal teams
Ensure incoming inspection findings are documented and incorporated into supplier performance evaluations

Corrective Actions & Root Cause Analysis

A major responsibility of this role is driving supplier corrective actions and root cause investigations.

Manage Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR) and ensure timely resolution of supplier non-conformances
Lead structured root cause investigations using methodologies such as 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams, and FMEA
Work directly with suppliers to develop corrective and preventive actions that eliminate recurring defects
Verify effectiveness of corrective actions and ensure issues do not reoccur
Escalate unresolved supplier quality issues when necessary

Quality Systems & Process Development

Develop and maintain supplier quality plans, inspection procedures, and quality documentation
Ensure compliance with industry standards such as ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9102, or ISO 13485
Support documentation control and quality system compliance
Identify opportunities to strengthen supplier quality processes and systems
Assist in developing or improving quality procedures that enhance supplier performance

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Purchasing, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to resolve supplier quality issues
Support supplier readiness for New Product Introduction (NPI) programs
Collaborate with operations teams to identify quality improvement opportunities
Assist in developing quality-related training materials for internal teams

Continuous Improvement

Analyze quality metrics, supplier data, and defect trends to identify improvement opportunities
Drive initiatives that improve supplier performance, product quality, and operational efficiency
Support the organization’s commitment to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field
1-3 years of experience as a Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, or similar role within a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated experience conducting supplier audits and supplier quality assessments
Strong hands-on experience with receiving inspection and incoming material quality evaluation
Proven experience managing supplier non-conformances and Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR)
Strong expertise in root cause analysis methodologies such as 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams, or FMEA
Solid understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Familiarity with quality tools such as SPC, Pareto analysis, and GD&T
Experience working with suppliers supporting electrical assemblies, wire harnesses, or cable assemblies preferred
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification required (minimum)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with suppliers and internal teams
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and strengthen quality systems when needed

Travel

Currently, the role does not require regular travel to supplier locations. However, as the organization continues to expand its supplier base and operations, occasional supplier visits or audits may be required in the future.

Expected travel could be up to approximately 10%, potentially beginning within the next 1–2 years, to support supplier audits and quality evaluations.

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