Supplier Quality Engineer

INTERCONNECT SOLUTIONS COMPANY LLC • Fountain Valley, CA

3h • $98,000 - $105,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) ensures the quality and performance of externally sourced materials and components used in production, including connectors, cables, and electromechanical assemblies. This role owns supplier quality end-to-end, from incoming material issues and MRB disposition to supplier corrective actions and long-term performance improvement. The SQE acts as the primary quality interface with suppliers and partners closely with Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Receiving to ensure materials meet requirements and flow efficiently into production. This is a hands-on role focused on preventing nonconforming material from entering production, resolving supplier quality issues quickly, and improving supplier performance over time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of experience in Supplier Quality Engineering or Quality Engineering in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working with suppliers in a regulated industry (AS9100, ISO, automotive, medical, industrial, etc.)
• Experience managing supplier nonconformance, MRB, or incoming quality processes
• Strong working knowledge of 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone root cause analysis methodologies
• Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AS9100 / AS9102 and supplier qualification processes (APQP/PPAP where applicable)
• Experience building supplier scorecards and conducting QBRs
• Experience performing or supporting supplier audits
• Familiarity with cable/harness, connectors, or electromechanical components
• Experience in fast-paced or high-mix manufacturing environments
• Experience using ERP systems for quality or supplier tracking

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary quality interface with suppliers for nonconforming material, deviations, and corrective actions
• Drive supplier accountability for quality performance and compliance with requirements
• Conduct supplier audits (remote and on-site) and verify implementation of corrective actions
• Support qualification and approval of new suppliers and supplier process changes
• Partner with Procurement and Engineering to manage supplier relationships and escalations
• Own supplier-related MRB activity, including containment, disposition, and resolution of nonconforming material
• Ensure timely disposition of MRB items to support production flow and inventory readiness
• Collaborate with Receiving, Warehouse, and Inspection teams to ensure proper containment and handling of defective material
• Support development and execution of incoming inspection plans and inspection training as needed
• Lead supplier root cause investigations using structured methods such as 8D, 5 Whys, and Fishbone
• Drive Supplier Corrective and Preventive Actions (SCAR/CAPA) and ensure effectiveness of containment and long-term fixes
• Escalate recurring or systemic supplier issues and drive resolution to closure
• Ensure timely and data-driven responses from suppliers
• Develop and maintain supplier scorecards and performance metrics
• Support and lead supplier QBRs and performance reviews
• Identify supplier performance gaps and drive improvement actions in partnership with Procurement
• Contribute to supplier segmentation and performance-based management strategies
• Support the Quality Management System (QMS) in alignment with ISO, AS9100, FAA, FDA, and other applicable standards
• Ensure supplier compliance with internal requirements and customer flow-downs
• Participate in internal and external audits and ensure corrective actions are sustained
• Support development of supplier control plans and quality requirements across the product lifecycle
• Partner closely with Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Receiving to resolve supplier quality issues
• Ensure rapid flow of acceptable material into inventory while preventing nonconforming material from entering production
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across supplier and incoming quality processes

Benefits

• ISC is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

What This Job Offers

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