Supplier Quality Engineer

Maverick Power•McKinney, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Develop supplier capability. Build quality into the supply chain by strengthening processes, problem-solving skills, and systems - so defects are prevented, not detected. The role acts as the quality conscience of the supplier network, ensuring Maverick Power standards are met through capability, not inspection.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or a closely related role.
Strong technical knowledge of FMEA, control plans, PPAP/APQP, root cause analysis, error-proofing, and lean manufacturing principles.
Ability to read and interpret work instructions, engineering drawings, specifications, and process documentation.
Demonstrated experience working directly with external suppliers to assess capability and drive quality improvements.
Comfortable working on the shop floor and engaging directly with manufacturing teams.
Demonstrates disciplined problem solving by asking why before proposing solutions.
Able to challenge suppliers respectfully and firmly while maintaining strong working relationships.
Leads through coaching and influence rather than command-and-control.
Values long-term process capability and prevention over short-term fixes.
Willing and able to stop production or shipment when necessary to protect manufacturing operations and the customer.

Nice To Haves

ASQ certifications (CQE, CQM / OE).
Structured problem-solving experience (A3/DMAIC/8D/PDCA), experience working with suppliers.
Lean manufacturing certification (Lean / Six Sigma).

Responsibilities

Assess supplier manufacturing and quality processes to reinforce and maintain high quality standards across the supply base.
Identify supplier capability gaps and coach suppliers to close gaps using lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
Lead and review supplier corrective actions, ensuring root cause is identified and countermeasures prevent recurrence.
Challenge and reject ineffective countermeasures (e.g., retraining, reminders, added inspections) that do not address root cause.
Support new supplier onboarding, new part introductions, and engineering changes to ensure quality readiness.
Review and approve supplier FMEAs, PPAP submissions, and control plans; verify risk mitigation prior to mass production.
Ensure supplier changes are properly evaluated, communicated, standardized, and sustained.
Monitor supplier quality performance using data and trends to prioritize development efforts and identify systemic weaknesses.
Focus supplier performance management on leading indicators rather than reactive customer claims alone.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Purchasing, Engineering, Production, and Plant Quality to align supplier improvements with design intent and manufacturing needs.
Lead supplier quality issue containment and response to protect production and the customer.
Support stop-shipment actions, production holds, or escalations when supplier quality issues pose customer or business risk.