Supplier Quality Engineer
VanTran•Waco, TX
•Hybrid
About The Position
The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that purchased materials, components, and services meet all quality, regulatory, and performance requirements for transformer manufacturing. This role works closely with suppliers, procurement, engineering, and manufacturing to drive defect prevention, continuous improvement, and compliance with applicable standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field)
- 3 - 7 years of experience in supplier quality or manufacturing quality
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as metal fabrication, machining, winding, insulation systems, welding, and assembly
- Proficiency in root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
- Knowledge about operation and implementation of quality management systems for Supplier Quality function
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and supplier engagement skills
- Ability to manage multiple suppliers and priorities
- Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to risk prevention
- Willingness to travel to supplier locations as required
Nice To Haves
- Experience in transformer manufacturing, power equipment, or heavy electrical products preferred
- Experience with electrical steel, copper conductors, insulation materials, bushings, tap changers, oil-filled equipment
- Knowledge of PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC, and MSA
- Auditor certification (ISO 9001 or equivalent)
- Familiarity with ERP, MRP, or any supply management system
Responsibilities
- Qualify, audit, and approve suppliers of transformer components and raw materials
- Develop and maintain supplier quality requirements, specifications, and control plans
- Evaluate supplier PPAP / FAI submissions and ensure process capability
- Monitor supplier performance metrics (PPM, on-time delivery, responsiveness)
- Support incoming inspection strategies for critical transformer components
- Analyze nonconforming material and lead root cause and corrective actions (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone)
- Ensure compliance with design, electrical, mechanical, and insulation requirements
- Support containment actions to protect production and customers
- Lead supplier corrective action requests (SCARs) and verify effectiveness
- Conduct on-site supplier audits and process reviews
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers to reduce defects and COPQ
- Collaborate with sourcing on supplier selection and risk mitigation
- Work with engineering on new product introductions (NPI), design changes, and supplier transitions
- Review drawings, specifications, and BOMs for supplier-related quality risks
- Support manufacturing with quality issues impacting transformer assembly and testing
- Participate in MRB and deviation approvals when required
- Ensure supplier compliance with ISO 9001 and applicable standards (IEC, IEEE, ANSI, UL, CSA, RoHS where applicable)
- Maintain supplier quality records, audit reports, and corrective action documentation
- Support customer, regulatory, and certification audits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
