Supplier Quality Engineer
Core
Ensuring externally supplied products, materials, and services meet quality, delivery, and performance requirements by acting as the primary technical interface between the organization and its suppliers.
Role type
Supplier Quality Engineer
Builds
Surface mining drill rigs
Domain
Mining equipment manufacturing / Industrial manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier qualification and audit execution, Root cause analysis (8D, DMAIC, A3, Fishbone), Corrective action management (SCARs), ISO 9001 system compliance, Engineering drawing interpretation, Supplier risk assessment, Process capability analysis, Cross-functional collaboration with Sourcing and Manufacturing
Preferred skills
ASQ certifications (CSQP, CQE, CQA), Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, Metallurgy knowledge, Welding process expertise, Surface coating analysis, Machining and fabrication process knowledge
Technologies
ISO 9001, PPAP, APQP, 8D, DMAIC, A3, Fishbone, 5 Whys, AWS/ASME standards
Responsibilities
Lead supplier qualification, onboarding, and approval activities including capability assessments and audits; Monitor supplier quality performance using KPIs such as PPM, defects, and audit findings; Lead supplier corrective action requests (SCARs) and verify effectiveness of root cause analysis; Partner with suppliers to improve process capability, yield, and consistency; Participate in supplier-related engineering changes and validate readiness for new product introductions; Collaborate with Sourcing, Engineering, and Manufacturing to resolve supplier-driven production issues
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
