Supplier Quality Engineer

Quick Facts

• Role: Supplier Quality Engineer

Description

The Supplier Quality Engineer communicates and delivers the requirements of the Supplier Quality Assurance Manual to the supply base, ensuring supplier deliverables conform to established standards and specifications. You will investigate and analyze supplier quality concerns, support corrective actions, and help improve overall supplier delivery and final product performance.

Responsibilities

• Define, update, and communicate supplier quality manual requirements internally and externally
• Work with Purchasing to identify, qualify, and develop suppliers to meet business needs across the product life cycle
• Monitor supplier performance (impact, quality, delivery, cost) and issue monthly individual supplier performance scorecards
• Develop and implement regular supplier follow-up mechanisms to increase quality performance
• Support Project Engineering during program review meetings
• Assist in development of PPAP documentation: dimensional verification requirements, process flow charts, control plans, FMEAs, MSA, and material analysis
• Develop processes for PPAP approval and run-at-rate disciplines
• Provide supplier feedback when PPAP submissions are not accepted
• Work with the supply base and internal stakeholders to drive actions addressing impact, cost, efficiency, process capability, quality, and warranty costs
• Coordinate supplier advance product quality efforts for new product program launches
• Provide process knowledge/data to stakeholders to target improvements in hydraulic performance and efficiency while minimizing unnecessary variation
• Represent the supply base voice in APQP activities and support Design for Manufacturing optimization using non-conformance, RMA, and shop floor data

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or equivalent work experience
• 3–5 years of quality engineering experience, preferably in the hydraulic industry
• Working knowledge of APQP (design reviews, PPAP, process control plan, FMEA)
• Working knowledge of DOE, SPC, GD&T, and corrective action processes; ability to interpret complex drawings
• Knowledge of ISO 9001/14001, 8D reports, Root Cause Analysis, data-driven problem solving, and auditing
• Demonstrated collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Willingness to travel domestically (5–10%) and internationally (<1%) for supplier visits
• Experience with manufacturing/assembly processes, especially machining and assembly
• Six Sigma training preferred; heat treating/plating/anodizing/metal machining knowledge is a plus
• Indefinite U.S. work authorization; future sponsorship unavailable

Benefits

• U.S. base salary range: $83,700–$97,300
• Equal Opportunity Employer (including disability and veterans)