Supplier Quality Engineer

Dogwood Industries LLC•Everett, WA

34d•$95,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Dogwood Industries is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to support and enhance the quality, reliability, and performance of externally supplied products, materials, and services. This position is responsible for ensuring supplier compliance with Dogwood Industries' quality requirements, industry standards, customer specifications, and regulatory obligations. The SQE will lead supplier qualification and evaluation activities, conduct supplier audits, manage supplier nonconformances and corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the supply chain. This role will work closely with Procurement, Production, Engineering, Design/Detailing, Project Management, and Quality teams to proactively identify risks, resolve quality issues, improve supplier performance, and ensure that materials and components consistently meet established requirements. Additionally, the Supplier Quality Engineer will support the development and maintenance of quality procedures, inspection requirements, supplier quality agreements, and performance metrics while promoting a culture of quality and continuous improvement across both internal operations and external suppliers. This position plays a critical role in reducing supplier-related quality issues, improving product conformity, minimizing project delays, and supporting Dogwood Industries' commitment to delivering high-quality products to customers.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field) preferred
Understanding of paint, galvanizing and welding processes
Minimum 2-5 years of experience in quality assurance, process improvement, or manufacturing
Experience working in steel fabrication, manufacturing, or construction industries preferred
Experience with ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems is a plus
Strong understanding of quality control processes, procedures, and documentation
Experience using ERP systems for quality tracking and reporting
Understanding of root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement methodologies
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
Effective written and verbal communication skills, able to collaborate across departments
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

Experience with ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems is a plus

Responsibilities

Qualify, evaluate, and approve suppliers in accordance with Dogwood Industries requirements.
Develop and maintain supplier qualification processes, assessments, and approval records.
Monitor supplier performance through established metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Maintain supplier scorecards and communicate performance expectations and results.
Lead supplier development initiatives to improve quality, delivery, responsiveness, and overall performance.
Support strategic supplier selection activities by evaluating supplier quality capabilities and risks.
Plan, conduct, and document supplier audits to verify compliance with contractual, technical, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Verify supplier adherence to drawings, specifications, work instructions, and customer requirements.
Assist suppliers in understanding and interpreting quality requirements, engineering drawings, specifications, and acceptance criteria.
Support supplier compliance with applicable standards, certifications, and quality management system requirements.
Manage supplier-related nonconformances, rejections, and quality escapes.
Coordinate supplier corrective actions with Procurement, Engineering, Project Management, Production, and other affected departments.
Facilitate root cause analysis and verification of corrective action effectiveness.
Track and trend supplier quality issues to identify recurring problems and opportunities for improvement.
Escalate significant supplier quality risks and concerns to management as appropriate.
Develop, implement, and maintain quality processes, procedures, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
Contribute to the continuous improvement and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS).
Support ISO 9001, AISC, and other applicable certification activities, audits, and compliance efforts.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, risk reduction, and process standardization.
Assist with implementation and maintenance of quality metrics, dashboards, and reporting systems.
Collaborate with Engineering and Design/Detailing to ensure quality requirements are clearly defined prior to release.
Partner with Production teams to establish, verify, and improve manufacturing quality controls.
Review and validate work order routings to ensure quality requirements are appropriately incorporated into production planning and scheduling.
Support project teams in resolving supplier-related quality concerns that may impact schedule, cost, or performance.
Assist with ERP and business system integration related to quality processes and data management.
Maintain supplier qualification records, audit reports, corrective action records, and performance metrics.
Develop and maintain inspection reports, load test documentation, certification records, and quality documentation.
Generate reports and analyze trends related to defects, nonconformances, inspections, supplier performance, and quality KPIs.
Ensure quality records are maintained in accordance with company procedures and retention requirements.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.