Supplier Quality Engineer
Core
Supplier Quality Engineer responsible for supplier development, qualification, and continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.
Role type
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)
Builds
Supplier quality assurance plans, process controls, and validated manufacturing processes
Domain
Manufacturing / Quality Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier selection and qualification, PPAP/FAI implementation, statistical process control, root cause analysis, Design of Experiments, audit execution, corrective and preventive actions, risk assessment, process capability studies, Gage R&R, ECO/ECN/SCR management
Preferred skills
Metal and injection molding experience, Value-Added Engineering (VEA), cross-functional supplier relationship management
Technologies
PPAP, FAI, FMEA, MSA, Control Plans, ISO standards
Responsibilities
Select and qualify suppliers based on quality, capability, and risk; implement PPAP and FAI for new components; track pilot runs and drive corrective actions; perform quality audits and maintenance audits; troubleshoot hot issues as SME; guide supplier continuous improvement programs; manage ECO/ECN/SCR implementations; conduct statistical research for process improvement.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
