Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
Core
Qualifying, monitoring, and continuously improving a global supply base of components, materials, and equipment for electrochemical ironmaking technology.
Role type
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
Builds
High purity clean iron and critical co-minerals via electrochemical technology
Domain
Mining, steel, and big tech; electrochemical ironmaking and hydrometallurgy
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
supplier qualification and auditing, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), supplier performance management, incoming quality controls (IQC), data-driven decision making, cross-functional collaboration, specification development, continuous improvement methodologies
Preferred skills
experience with machined components, fabricated equipment, welded assemblies, pressure vessels, piping systems, industrial equipment, OEM equipment, metals, metallurgy, battery materials, chemical processing, APQP, PPAP, FAI, FMEA, 8D, Lean, Six Sigma, ISO-based quality systems, pilot/demonstration manufacturing support
Technologies
APQP, PPAP, FAI, FMEA, CAPA, 8D, Lean, Six Sigma, ISO-based quality systems
Responsibilities
Serve as primary quality representative for assigned suppliers and purchased components; evaluate, qualify, and monitor suppliers for compliance; conduct supplier audits, assessments, and capability reviews; partner with suppliers to improve product quality, process capability, and operational reliability; lead supplier development initiatives to reduce risk and support production readiness; develop and implement incoming quality controls, inspection plans, and monitoring systems; investigate supplier-related quality issues and non-conformances, perform root cause analysis, and drive corrective and preventive actions; collaborate with stakeholders to resolve quality concerns and prevent recurrence; define and track supplier quality KPIs and performance metrics; utilize data to identify trends, improve specifications, and reduce variability; own the development of a formal supplier quality program; support supplier onboarding, qualification, and approval activities; partner with procurement, engineering, and operations to align supplier selection and production readiness.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
