Supplier Quality Engineer
Core
Ensuring supplier performance meets quality, delivery, and cost expectations across the Americas region by managing supplier qualification, audits, and corrective actions.
Role type
Supplier Quality Engineer
Builds
Supplier quality compliance and continuous improvement programs
Domain
Manufacturing quality / Industrial filtration
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
APQP, PPAP/SPPAP, SPC, MSA, FMEA, GD&T, root cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys), supplier audits, dimensional validation, capability analysis (Cp/Cpk)
Preferred skills
IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, data analysis tools (Excel, Minitab), supplier development planning
Technologies
Excel, Minitab
Responsibilities
Execute APQP deliverables with suppliers including process flow, PFMEA, control plans, and readiness reviews; Validate key quality elements such as dimensional results, MSA (GR&R), and capability (Cp/Cpk) for critical characteristics; Facilitate root cause analysis using structured methods (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone); Conduct supplier audits (initial, surveillance, or special cause); Assist in executing supplier development plans focused on reducing defects and improving delivery performance; Act as a liaison between suppliers and internal teams (Engineering, Procurement, Plant Quality); Support APD (new product development) and ECR (post-production changes) activities as assigned.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
