Job Description

Basic Functions and Scope of Job:

As part of the Quality team, the Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for working cross-functionally with Engineering, Sales, Purchasing, and Manufacturing teams. The SQE will monitor and drive continuous improvement activities across the organization, acting as a quality liaison between internal and external stakeholders. The role also includes providing technical guidance on process improvements and supporting the implementation of the Quality Management System (QMS) based on ISO-9001:2015 and other industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Corrective/Preventive Actions : Assist and lead corrective/preventive action processes (CARs, SCARs, RMAs, 8Ds, etc.) for suppliers, customers, and internal processes. Perform root-cause analysis for product/process issues.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with Purchasing, Engineering, and Receiving Inspection teams to define and support requirements for receiving inspection, measurement, and testing of raw materials and assemblies.
• Process Evaluation & Improvement : Evaluate and analyze production processes to improve product quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Quality Metrics : Identify, implement, and monitor quality metrics for incoming and outgoing products, as well as internal manufacturing processes.
• Statistical Process Control : Implement statistical process control and other quality measures.
• Supplier Management : Assist the Purchasing department with supplier qualification and ongoing evaluation.
• APQP Knowledge : Utilize APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) processes.
• Training Support : Collaborate with HR to define and support employee training related to the QMS.
• ISO Certification Support : Help maintain 3rd-party ISO-9001:2015 certification.
• Auditing : Conduct internal and supplier audits to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Training : Train inspectors and other staff members on Acceptability Standards.
• Other Duties : Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a technical field (or equivalent training/experience).
• 2-5 years of supplier quality experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of the ISO-9001:2015 standard.
• Proficiency in MS Word/Excel for creating and maintaining inspection logs, reports, and other quality documents.
• Experience with statistical inspection processes and requirements.

Qualifications & Skills:

• High integrity, resourcefulness, and professionalism when working with colleagues and clients.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with suppliers, customers, and cross-functional teams.
• Quick learner, able to gain a thorough understanding of industry standards.
• Experience with APQP processes.
• Ability to visit suppliers as needed and perform inspections/audits.
• Skilled in identifying and documenting supplier quality deficiencies and ensuring corrective/preventive actions are effective.
• Strong root cause analysis skills and problem-solving abilities.

Work Environment:

• Walking : 5%
• Standing : 5%
• Sitting : 60%
• Twisting, Turning, Squatting : 20%
• Lifting : Up to 50 lbs (10%)

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