Supplier Quality Engineer/Supplier Development Engineer
Core
Ensuring purchased materials meet rigorous quality standards and cultivating new supplier relationships for the Olathe assembly facility.
Role type
Supplier Quality Engineer / Supplier Development Engineer
Builds
Heavy equipment construction products (machines, diamond tools, accessories)
Domain
Manufacturing / Heavy Equipment Industry
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier quality assurance, auditing practices, quality management systems, APQP, PPAP, root cause analysis (8D), risk assessment, supplier performance improvement
Preferred skills
Certified Supplier Quality Professional (ASQ), MS Office proficiency, knowledge of measurement systems and mechanical drawings
Technologies
APQP, PPAP, 8D
Responsibilities
Collaborate with new product development teams for supplier quality planning and risk assessment; Define and oversee Advanced Part Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP); Conduct comprehensive Supplier Quality Audits and implement corrective actions; Oversee disposition and cost recovery of non-conforming materials; Report key quality metrics (PPM reject rates) to the Global SQE Manager; Contribute to product and process improvement by identifying supplier quality risks.
Seniority
Mid-level (3-5 years experience)
