Supplier Quality Engineer
Core
Manage supplier quality performance, qualification, and continuous improvement for manufacturing processes to ensure products meet customer and regulatory standards.
Role type
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
Root cause analysis, statistical process control, supplier qualification audits, PPAP/FAI management, design of experiments, measurement systems analysis, corrective and preventive actions, process capability studies
Preferred skills
Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, statistical analysis, quality tools (8D, CAPA, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC)
Technologies
Microsoft Tools, CMM, calipers, micrometers, height gauges
Responsibilities
Select and qualify suppliers based on quality, capability, and risk; implement PPAP and FAI for new components; troubleshoot supplier quality issues and drive corrective actions; conduct supplier audits and performance tracking; guide suppliers in process validation and continuous improvement; manage ECO/ECN/SCR implementations; support receiving inspection and material review boards
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC