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Supplier Quality Engineer

PTC is a leading manufacturer and marketer of welded and cold drawn mechanical steel tubing and tubular shapes, plated bar and tubing, and fabricated parts and precision components.

We at PTC value our employees’ health and wellness. We offer the following:

FREE Healthcare
HSA option
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Dependent & Spouse Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
Critical Illness & Accident Coverage
401K plan with company match
Referral Bonus
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Annual college scholarship available for children & grandchildren of PTC employees
Tuition Reimbursement eligibility

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to support both corporate quality systems and supplier quality activities across multiple manufacturing locations. This role plays a critical part in strengthening our Quality Management System (QMS), reducing risk, and ensuring suppliers and internal teams consistently meet requirements.

This is a hands-on, manufacturing-focused role. The right candidate understands how quality systems work in practice, is comfortable on the shop floor, and can work effectively with suppliers, plant teams, and leadership.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Quality Management System (QMS)

Apply and support ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 requirements across multiple sites
Develop, revise, and maintain clear, usable procedures and standard work
Support certification and surveillance audits
Ensure consistent application of the process approach and risk-based thinking
Prevent local workarounds and “this is how we’ve always done it” behaviors

Supplier Quality

Manage supplier nonconformance and corrective actions end-to-end
Conduct supplier audits, including QMS and process audits
Review and approve PPAP submissions
Hold suppliers accountable through data-driven, professional communication
Support new supplier onboarding and supplier process changes

Auditing & Compliance

Plan, conduct, and follow up on:
- Internal QMS audits
- Process audits and MPAs
- Supplier audits
Ensure audit findings result in real corrective action and behavior change
Support registrar and customer audits as needed

Problem Solving & Risk Management

Lead internal and supplier corrective actions (8D/CAR)
Verify true root cause and systemic fixes
Identify and reduce both internal and supplier risk
Translate audit findings, customer complaints, and supplier issues into improvement actions

Data & Performance Monitoring

Analyze quality data such as PPM, trends, and Pareto charts
Use data to justify escalation, containment, and improvement decisions
Support quality KPIs and dashboards

The incumbent is expected to understand that all employees have a shared responsibility for the quality of products and related services provided to our customers. Duties and responsibilities are to be carried out in accordance with the PTC Quality Management System and its policies, procedures, and work instructions as applicable to the job or function being performed.

Minimum Education and/or Experience Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical field equivalent and or a combination of education and work experience.

Years of Experience: 5+

Number of Direct Reports: 0

Job Titles of Direct Reports: N/A

Skills and Abilities:

5+ years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment
Automotive or automotive-adjacent experience strongly preferred
Hands-on experience with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949
Experience conducting QMS, process, MPA, and supplier audits
Strong working knowledge of AIAG Core Tools:
- PFMEA
- Control Plans
- PPAP
- MSA (GR&R)
- SPC (Cp/Cpk)
Experience working with:
- Stamped steel, tubing, fabricated metal, or similar products
- Secondary processing suppliers (plating, coating, heat treat, welding, assembly)
Strong Excel skills (filters, pivot tables, trend analysis)
Willingness to travel and support multiple sites
Willing to participate in company-sponsored training and development
Lead Auditor experience (ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949)
Certifications such as CQE, CQA, CSQP
Experience supporting multiple manufacturing locations
Experience with ERP/QMS systems (PLEX, SAP, Oracle, or similar)
Layered Process Audits (CQI-8) experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Other Skills and Abilities: Must be computer literate and able to work with programs such as Word, Excel, etc., and be able to learn and use HP programs such as e-mail, ERP system, etc.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

None

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, and/ or walk, and/ or use arms and hands to load and unload material for extended period of time. Must be able to safely lift and load 50lbs. The employee must also be able to work outside in a variety of conditions. Candidates must be able to tolerate any climate, must be flexible with shifts (1st, 2nd, and 3rd) during the week and weekends.

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