Quality Engineer - Supplier

Weir•Portland, OR

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Weir ESCO is a global leader in mining technology, focused on helping customers extract resources more efficiently and sustainably. The company plays a key role in solving real-world challenges and contributing to a more sustainable future through engineering, planning, and customer support. This role involves applying skills to deliver impactful results and fostering continuous learning.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
Minimum 1+ year experience in a quality-critical manufacturing or industrial environment.
Ability to interpret product specifications and engineering drawings effectively.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse functional groups and communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Experience auditing quality management systems to standards like ISO 9001 or AS9100.
Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
Understanding of manufacturing metrics (KPIs).
Exposure to casting, welding, machining, or fabrication processes.

Responsibilities

Monitor and drive improved quality performance for assigned suppliers primarily located in North America, ensuring purchased products meet quality requirements.
Manage new product releases at suppliers, including First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) documentation, collaborating closely with product design engineers to define and document part requirements.
Participate in root cause investigations and lead corrective action implementation to resolve supplier quality issues in a timely manner.
Work with internal customers to improve processes, documentation, and increase the maturity of the Supplier Quality Management System.
Engage with engineering, purchasing, sales, and manufacturing teams to support supplier quality initiatives and ensure alignment on quality standards.
Travel within North America approximately 10-20%, using a mix of car and occasional plane travel, reimbursed for mileage and gas.
Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.