Supplier Quality Engineer

Alan Baird Industries • Allendale, NJ

just now • $90,000 - $115,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Supplier Quality Engineer manages supplier quality performance. This role will evaluate, qualify, and monitor suppliers to ensure compliance with company standards and industry regulations. The position acts as the primary technical liaison between internal engineering and supply chain teams and external suppliers to prevent defects and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Supplier Quality Engineer or a similar role
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a regulated industry such as medical devices is preferred
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and/or ISO 13485 is preferred
• Familiarity with process controls in a regulated manufacturing industry is preferred
• Understanding of industry standards and regulatory guidelines for equipment / process qualification and validation.
• Strong computer skills and experience with quality management software are a plus.
• Knowledge of statistics and Minitab is a plus.
• Experience with Six Sigma, lean manufacturing, or related methodologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conducts on-site and remote audits of supplier manufacturing lines and Quality Management Systems (QMS) to verify process capability and compliance.
• Leads root cause investigations for incoming material non-conformances. Works with suppliers to identify and address concerns and improve processes / quality.
• Generates supplier quality data reports and analyzes data for trends to drive continuous improvement. Tracks, analyzes, and reports key supplier quality metrics.
• Interfaces with suppliers, customers, manufacturing personnel, quality control personnel and management.
• Provides guidance to Quality Control incoming inspectors.
• Ensures proactive identification of systemic supplier concerns.
• Supports New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Provides quality support for supplier related validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ…).
• Authors incoming inspection documentation.
• Develops incoming inspection sampling plans and measurement / inspection techniques.
• Reviews and analyzes supplier data and reports, identifies trends, and makes recommendations for improvements.
• Communicates with internal teams and suppliers to ensure the timely resolution of quality issues.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life/AD&D Insurance, Voluntary Term Life/AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Account, Commuter Transportation Management Account
• Vacation time
• Sick time
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Potential for discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

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