Supplier Quality Engineer

Saronic Technologies • Austin, TX

19d

About The Position

The Supplier Quality Engineer ensures that products and materials sourced from suppliers meet organizational quality standards and specifications. The role manages supplier quality performance, conducts audits and inspections, drives corrective actions, and collaborates with suppliers and internal teams to resolve quality issues. It also supports continuous improvement, develops supplier relationships, and embeds quality requirements throughout the supply chain.

The position works with procurement, manufacturing, engineering, logistics, suppliers, and senior management. It supports supplier qualification and risk mitigation, maintains quality records and reporting, and helps ensure compliance with industry regulations and company quality standards. Travel to supplier sites may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in quality engineering, supplier quality, or a related role, ideally in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality standards and methodologies, including ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO/TS 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and Control Plans.
• Experience conducting supplier audits, inspections, and quality assessments.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis and problem-solving techniques such as 8D, 5 Whys, and Fishbone Diagram.
• Familiarity with quality management systems and continuous improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma and Lean.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with suppliers and internal teams.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and familiarity with quality management software or ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
• Ability to travel to supplier sites as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in quality or supplier management, such as CQE or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, or similar.
• Experience in a global supply chain or working with international suppliers.
• Knowledge of advanced product quality planning (APQP) and product lifecycle management (PLM).
• Experience in a regulated industry such as automotive, defense, aerospace, or medical devices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supplier quality assurance processes and procedures to meet company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor supplier quality performance using metrics such as defect rates and on-time delivery, and take corrective action as needed.
• Conduct supplier audits, assessments, and inspections; address audit non-conformances with suppliers.
• Lead investigations into supplier material or component quality issues and use root cause analysis tools to identify causes.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) with suppliers.
• Partner with suppliers to improve quality systems, processes, and capabilities; provide technical guidance and support continuous improvement.
• Maintain records of supplier quality performance, audits, corrective actions, and improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and present reports to senior management and cross-functional teams on supplier quality metrics, trends, and improvements.
• Collaborate with procurement, manufacturing, engineering, and logistics to address supplier-related quality concerns and align product design, specifications, supplier capabilities, and production requirements.
• Support evaluation and qualification of new suppliers, including supplier selection, quality assessments, and qualification audits.
• Identify supply-chain quality and supplier-performance risks and develop mitigation strategies with suppliers and internal teams.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, certifications, and company quality standards.
• Participate in and drive continuous improvement projects to enhance supplier quality, reduce defects, and improve supply-chain performance using tools such as Six Sigma, Lean, and Kaizen.
• Travel to supplier sites as needed.

Benefits

• Medical insurance; the company pays 100% of the employee premium and 80% of dependent premiums.
• Dental and vision insurance; the company pays 100% of the employee premium under the basic plan and 80% of dependent premiums.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Competitive salary with opportunities for performance-based bonuses.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Stock options.
• Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Discounted pet insurance options, including a 24/7 telehealth helpline.
• Free lunch and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office.

What This Job Offers

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