Supplier Quality & Industrialization Engineer

GROUPE ADF•Mobile, AL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

In this strategic role, you will drive supplier performance, manufacturing excellence, and quality assurance across complex industrial projects, ensuring products are delivered safely, on time, on quality, and within budget. The successful candidate will lead supplier quality initiatives, oversee supply chain performance, manage non-conformances, support manufacturing activities at supplier facilities, and implement continuous improvement programs to strengthen operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Supply Chain, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, Operations, or Quality Management.
Experience working within complex industrial, aerospace, defense, energy, machinery, or engineered-product environments.
Proven experience managing supplier performance and leading cross-functional initiatives.
Demonstrated success in driving operational excellence and continuous improvement programs.
Strong knowledge of Supplier Quality Management, Manufacturing Processes, Machining, Welding, Fabrication, and Assembly Operations, Quality Assurance Systems, Supplier Auditing, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement Methodologies.
Experience with CAPA Processes, 8D Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, Statistical and Quality Analysis Tools.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Strategic thinking and strong business acumen.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Effective negotiation and supplier relationship management capabilities.
Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
Strong customer-oriented mindset.
Proven ability to drive results while fostering collaboration and accountability.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or MBA is considered an asset.
Experience with ISO 9001.
Experience with AS9100.
Experience using ERP/MRP systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a robust supplier network capable of supporting business growth and project requirements.
Lead supplier performance management activities focused on: On-Time Delivery (OTD), On-Quality Delivery (OQD), On-Cost Delivery (OCD).
Evaluate, qualify, and monitor strategic suppliers and manufacturing partners.
Collaborate with Procurement and Engineering teams in supplier selection and sourcing decisions.
Support make-or-buy decisions and industrialization initiatives.
Lead supplier development initiatives and continuous improvement programs.
Conduct supplier business reviews and performance evaluations.
Coordinate supplier recovery plans and escalation actions for critical performance issues.
Support cost optimization initiatives, cost modeling, and should-cost analysis.
Establish, implement, and maintain project quality plans and quality assurance processes.
Ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, contractual, and company quality requirements.
Lead root cause investigations and corrective action processes utilizing methodologies such as: 8D, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
Manage internal and supplier non-conformances from identification through closure.
Conduct project, process, and supplier audits.
Monitor quality KPIs and develop action plans to improve performance.
Report quality metrics, trends, and risks to management.
Ensure effective configuration management and traceability requirements are maintained.
Verify compliance documentation, inspection reports, certificates of conformity, and technical records.
Support manufacturing execution at supplier facilities through regular onsite visits and reviews.
Monitor fabrication, assembly, machining, welding, and integration activities to ensure compliance with technical specifications.
Review manufacturing plans, inspection plans, and acceptance criteria.
Validate supplier inspection and testing processes.
Ensure completion and acceptance of First Article Inspections (FAI), receiving inspections, and final inspections when applicable.
Approve product release based on quality and contractual requirements.
Manage supplier deviation requests, waivers, and concession processes.
Ensure supplier quality documentation packages are complete and compliant before delivery to customers.
Participate in proposal development, bidding activities, and project planning.
Integrate supply chain and quality requirements into project execution plans.
Support project reviews, quality gates, risk assessments, and customer acceptance activities.
Collaborate with Project Managers to identify and mitigate supply chain and quality risks.
Ensure lessons learned are captured and implemented across projects.
Drive Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence initiatives.
Analyze quality costs, supplier performance trends, and operational inefficiencies.
Develop and implement improvement roadmaps that increase efficiency, quality, and profitability.
Promote a culture of accountability, customer focus, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.