Supplier Quality Engineer III
Core
Evaluate supplier performance, resolve quality issues, and drive continuous improvement across the supply base to ensure compliance with quality and business requirements.
Role type
Supplier Quality Engineer (IC)
Builds
Supplier quality systems, corrective action plans, and continuous improvement initiatives
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial Products / Quality Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier performance evaluation, Root cause analysis (RCCA, 8D, A3), Statistical analysis, Supplier auditing, Project management, Process improvement, Regulatory compliance (ISO 9001, AS9100), GD&T knowledge
Preferred skills
LSS Black Belt certification, Auditor certification, Supplier development leadership, Cross-functional project leadership, Negotiation with suppliers
Technologies
RCCA, 8D, A3, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, DoE
Responsibilities
Conduct supplier performance assessments and audits, lead root cause analysis for quality issues, drive continuous improvement projects, collaborate with procurement and engineering teams, maintain quality documentation and reporting
Seniority
Level 2: Mid-level IC (3+ years exp); Level 3: Senior IC (5+ years exp, potential mentorship)