Quality Assurance Engineer, Supply Chain

Amazon • Denver, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Amazon is seeking an industry proven and detail oriented Quality Assurance Engineer (QAE) to oversee Supplier Quality Program and support supplier sourcing and selection for our Amazon Logistics Automation program. Successful candidates are natural self-starters who have prior experience in the integrated automation project life cycle, Supplier Quality Management, Audit process, and Supplier Management. Our QAE must be agile with the ability to quickly adapt strategies, plans and solutions in response to dynamic business requirements. They also must be comfortable interfacing and driving various functional teams and individuals at all levels of the organization. Open minds, customer focus, innovation empowerment, advanced technologies, team first mindset, and individual drive to enable the team to deliver the most advanced and cost effective MHE automation solutions globally.

Requirements

• 2+ years of quality assurance engineering experience
• Experience in automation testing
• Experience with electrical systems
• Experience with Industrial control systems, both hardware and software
• Experience conducting supplier audits and assessments, including root cause analysis and corrective action management methodologies (e.g., DFMEA, PFMEA, PDCA, control plans).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with at least one automated test framework like Selenium or Appium
• Experience in gathering test requirements to create detailed test plans and defining quality metrics to measure product quality
• ISO 9001:2015 Certified Internal Auditor — experience conducting process based quality audits and evaluating QMS effectiveness against ISO 9001:2015 standards.
• Experience with MHE systems (conveyors, sorters, robotic systems, or similar automated material handling equipment) in a fulfillment, logistics, or last-mile
• Familiarity with Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier quality programs and experience conducting audits at both levels.
• Experience with quality management platforms (e.g., Dot Compliance or similar QMS tools).
• Proficiency in a scripting or data analysis language (e.g., Python, SQL) to support quality data analysis, audit automation, or reporting.
• Experience developing or contributing to supplier quality manuals, quality specifications, or standardized work instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional quality improvement initiatives across global teams.
• Experience with installation oversight and acceptance testing for MHE or industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of best practices quality vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to enable the improvement of operational performance.
• Perform on-site supplier visits for root cause analysis and verification of corrective actions of supplier quality issues.
• Carry out supplier validation qualification and audits in accordance with ISO 9001 standards
• Work with Engineering (Design and Manufacturing Engineers) team to define process parameters and criteria to ensure supplier process capability is effective to meet product and process requirements.
• Monitor Supplier quality analysis and corrective actions process of supplier quality issues. Develop and implement supplier quality improvement plans. Where appropriate work with the supplier directly, create corrective action plans to address process failures to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products from suppliers.
• Develop, maintain, and improve supplier performance reporting systems. Monitor supplier performance metrics regularly: Scorecards/KPIs/SLAs.
• Analyze supplier data and trends to identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement supplier risk management strategies.
• Monitor supplier certifications and maintain records of compliance and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to suppliers. Ensure compliance and assist with adherence to the Quality Management System.
• Investigate and support the resolution of supplier quality-related complaints. Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice quality vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.
• Support new product launches to ensure suppliers are capable of delivering to the required quality standards.
• Review and evaluate supplier quality data to identify process improvement opportunities within the supply chain.
• Review supplier manufacturing processes, collaborate with suppliers on process improvement and value enhancement opportunities.
• Manage the development and refinement of Design and Process FMEAs (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis).
• Monitor and report on supplier product quality and performance understanding any commercial issues and impacts.
• Support regular inspection meetings with representatives from appropriate departments to establish an action plan for improving build quality.
• Conduct benchmarking studies to determine best practices/designs and future trends.
• Ability to travel 40%-50% of time. (Domestic and International)

Benefits

• sign-on payments
• restricted stock units (RSUs)
• health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
• 401(k) matching
• paid time off
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed