Supplier Quality Engineer

viaPhoton • Naperville, IL

50d • $70,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

You'll be the quality gatekeeper for our global supply chain, working with external suppliers to make sure every component meets our standards. You'll conduct audits, manage quality programs, and lead improvements with suppliers, keeping defects out before they ever reach our production floor.

Requirements

• Have a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related field
• Have 5+ years of experience in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or Quality Engineering
• Know fiber optic components and sheet metal and injection molding manufacturing processes
• Have experience with supplier audits, qualifications, root cause analysis, and risk-based quality planning
• Are willing to travel 25 to 40% to supplier sites, domestic and international

Nice To Haves

• Have ASQ certifications like CQE, CSQP, or CQA (a plus, but not required)

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the Supplier Quality Assurance program across global suppliers, including qualifications and approvals
• Establish incoming inspection plans based on supplier risk, part criticality, and performance
• Conduct supplier audits aligned to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, including fiber optic cable, sheet metal, and injection molding suppliers
• Lead supplier corrective action requests using 8D, DMAIC, and root cause analysis methodologies
• Develop and maintain supplier scorecards tracking quality, delivery, responsiveness, and performance metrics
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and NPI teams to qualify suppliers and components for new products

Benefits

• Robust health, dental, and vision coverage that starts on day 1
• 401(k) with 4% match, vests immediately after a 90-day waiting period
• Flexible PTO that grows over time
• 10 paid holidays, including 2 floating holidays
• Monthly team events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level