Supplier Quality Engineer – Metal Fabrication
Core
Evaluate supplier manufacturing capabilities and drive process improvements to ensure fabricated metal parts meet engineering specifications and customer expectations.
Role type
Supplier Quality Engineer (Metal Fabrication)
Builds
Fabricated metal parts and assemblies for top global brands
Domain
Manufacturing / Metal Fabrication / Quality Engineering
Required skills
Supplier qualification, process audits, ASME B31.3 compliance, TIG welding evaluation, GD&T interpretation, root cause analysis, dimensional inspection, material verification, PFMEA development
Preferred skills
CWI, CQE, Six Sigma, Lean manufacturing, statistical process control
Technologies
CMMs, calipers, micrometers, height gauges, coordinate measuring machines
Responsibilities
Assess and qualify suppliers for metal fabrication processes; Conduct supplier process audits; Review engineering drawings and GD&T; Evaluate TIG welding processes for ASME B31.3 compliance; Inspect welded assemblies for dimensional accuracy and defects; Lead root cause investigations using 8D or 5 Whys; Partner with sourcing and engineering to improve quality and yield.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
