Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer
About The Position
The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) ensures that suppliers meet quality standards and deliver materials and components that conform to specifications. The role works closely with suppliers, procurement, and internal teams to drive quality improvements, resolve issues, and maintain a consistent supply of high-quality materials. The position evaluates and qualifies suppliers, conducts audits, monitors performance, and maintains quality scorecards. It reviews supplier documentation and supports incoming inspection and issue resolution. The SQE leads root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions, collaborates cross-functionally on supplier readiness and sourcing, and supports compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer quality expectations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related field.
- 3–6+ years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or engineering.
- Strong knowledge of quality tools and methodologies, such as SPC, FMEA, and CAPA.
- Experience working with suppliers in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
- Excellent communication and supplier engagement abilities.
- Analytical mindset and attention to detail.
- Project management and organizational skills.
- Ability to influence and drive change with external partners.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality systems.
Nice To Haves
- ASQ certification, such as CQE or CQA.
- Experience with PPAP, APQP, and FAI processes.
- Knowledge of industry standards such as ISO and IATF.
- Experience in a relevant industry, such as semiconductor, automotive, electronics, or medical devices.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and qualify new suppliers for compliance with quality standards and requirements.
- Conduct supplier process, system, and compliance audits and drive corrective actions.
- Monitor supplier performance metrics, including defect rates, delivery performance, and responsiveness.
- Develop and maintain supplier quality scorecards.
- Review and approve supplier documentation, including PPAP, FAI, control plans, and inspection reports.
- Ensure incoming materials meet specifications and quality requirements.
- Support incoming inspection processes and supplier-related quality issues.
- Lead root cause analysis, including 8D and 5 Whys, for supplier quality issues.
- Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) with suppliers.
- Partner with suppliers to implement process improvements and reduce defects.
- Support containment and resolution of non-conforming materials.
- Work closely with Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams.
- Support new product introduction (NPI) by ensuring supplier readiness and quality compliance.
- Provide input into supplier selection and sourcing decisions.
- Ensure suppliers comply with industry standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and IATF 16949.
- Support audits, regulatory requirements, and customer quality expectations.
- Maintain proper documentation and traceability for quality-related activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
