Global SQE
Core
Evaluate supplier manufacturing capabilities for metal fabrication, welding, stamping, and laser cutting to ensure parts meet engineering specifications and customer expectations.
Role type
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) specializing in metal fabrication and welding
Builds
Fabricated metal parts and assemblies for global top brands
Domain
Manufacturing / Metal Fabrication / Welding Engineering
Required skills
TIG welding (GTAW) inspection and process evaluation, ASME B31.3 compliance, GD&T interpretation, supplier qualification and auditing, root cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys), dimensional inspection (CMM, calipers, micrometers), process capability analysis, PPAP support, material certification verification
Preferred skills
CWI or CQE certification, NDT methods (VT, PT, RT, UT), robotic welding experience, Lean manufacturing, tooling validation
Technologies
ASME B31.3, ASME Section IX, GD&T, SPC, MSA, PFMEA, PPAP, CMM
Responsibilities
Assess and qualify suppliers for metal fabrication processes; conduct supplier process audits; evaluate TIG welding processes and WPS/PQR/WPQ documentation; inspect welded assemblies and stamped parts for conformance; lead root cause investigations and corrective actions; support new product introduction and PPAP submissions; track supplier performance and verify corrective action effectiveness.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
