Supplier Quality Technician

Folience Inc • Sumner, IA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The Supplier Quality Technician is responsible for supporting production by managing supplier-related quality issues, documenting supplier nonconformances, and performing targeted incoming inspections for materials identified as high risk. This role works closely with Production, Parts, Engineering, and the Quality Department to ensure supplier defects are properly documented, investigated, and addressed. The Supplier Quality Technician plays a key role in identifying supplier-related quality concerns, supporting containment activities on the production floor, and assisting with investigations to reduce recurring supplier issues.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and inspection methods.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Ability to read part numbers, work orders, and basic technical documentation.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the production environment for extended periods of time.
• Ability to visually inspect components and materials

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or technical training in manufacturing, quality, or related field preferred.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, inspection, or quality assurance preferred.
• Experience with quality tracking systems or databases such as EHS Insight is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to supplier-related quality issues identified on the production floor.
• Assist production personnel in identifying and documenting defective or nonconforming materials.
• Support containment activities including tagging, segregation, and documentation of defective materials.
• Ensure supplier-related issues are clearly documented and communicated internally.
• Log and document supplier nonconformances (NCMRs) within EHS Insight.
• Record accurate information including: Supplier name, Part number, Truck/unit number when applicable, Description of defect, Photographs and supporting documentation.
• Perform incoming inspections on materials identified by the Quality Department as requiring verification based on supplier performance or risk.
• Record inspection results and communicate findings to Quality leadership.
• Maintain incoming inspection records and documentation.
• Assist in investigations of supplier-related quality concerns.
• Support root cause analysis efforts related to recurring supplier defects.
• Work with internal departments to determine containment and corrective actions.
• Work closely with Production, Parts / Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality Department to resolve supplier quality issues and prevent recurrence.
• Assist with tracking supplier quality trends and recurring issues.
• Maintain accurate records to support supplier performance analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and physical examination
• Successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check, if applicable to the position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees