Supplier Quality Manager

Panelmatic • Houston, TX

2h

About The Position

Panelmatic, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Supplier Quality Manager to ensure external suppliers deliver components, materials, and assemblies that meet quality, safety, and performance standards. The role focuses on supplier selection and approval, audits, re-evaluation, continuous quality improvement, and root-cause corrective actions. The manager also leads and develops Supplier Quality Engineers, manages team workload and resources, and builds effective relationships with suppliers and internal teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• At least 5 years of supplier quality experience.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and root-cause investigations.
• Familiarity with FMEA, 8D, root cause analysis, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proficiency in reading technical drawings and using measurement and testing equipment.
• Experience with ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing quality professionals in a manufacturing or supply chain environment.
• Strong leadership, coaching, mentoring, and team-building skills.
• Computer literacy and experience working with ERP systems.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to pass required physical, drug, driving, and background checks.
• Alignment with company core values.

Nice To Haves

• ISO 9001 lead or internal auditor certification.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification.

Responsibilities

• Select, evaluate, approve, and continually assess supplier performance.
• Conduct quality management system (QMS) and technical supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with quality systems and applicable industry standards.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective-action activities for supplier-related nonconformances.
• Review and disposition nonconforming materials received from suppliers, and support incoming inspection and disposition activities.
• Review and approve supplier quality documentation, inspection plans, and manufacturing processes.
• Review and approve supplier-requested changes to processes, materials, or tooling.
• Collaborate with engineering and sourcing teams during new product introductions and supplier selection.
• Track supplier quality metrics and lead continuous-improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in supplier development initiatives to improve quality, delivery, and reliability.
• Lead, coach, and mentor Supplier Quality Engineers in meeting individual and team performance objectives.
• Foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across supplier quality and cross-functional teams.
• Conduct performance evaluations, establish development plans, and support career growth through coaching and feedback.
• Manage team workload, resource allocation, and priorities for supplier quality initiatives.
• Build relationships with suppliers, operations, engineering, and leadership teams to align efforts and resolve quality issues.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage; HSA; term life; AD&D; short-term disability; and long-term disability.
• Panelmatic pays 100% of the employee-only medical premium.
• Panelmatic pays 80% of medical premiums for other coverage levels, with the employee paying 20%.
• 401(k) and bonus.
• Scholarships and educational reimbursement.
• Paid volunteerism and paid personal and professional development.
• PTO and paid holidays.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Competitive wages.
• Family-friendly environment; average employee tenure is stated as above five years.

What This Job Offers

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