Supplier Quality Engineer

Greenlane Renewables Inc.; São Paulo; Presencial; BRL 140.000 - 180.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A leading renewable energy firm in Brazil seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer responsible for ensuring supplier quality and compliance for RNG equipment. The role involves qualifying suppliers, leading audits, and driving performance improvements. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field and significant experience in quality roles, particularly Supplier Quality Engineering. Strong communication and technical skills are essential. This position is critical to maintaining high standards across the supply chain.

Qualificações

• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing or quality roles.
• 1-3 years of experience in Supplier Quality Engineering.
• Strong understanding of integrated process systems.

Responsabilidades

• Qualify, audit, and develop suppliers for RNG equipment.
• Review and document test procedures and reports.
• Lead product and process qualification activities at supplier sites.

Conhecimentos

Supplier audits

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Quality systems knowledge

Continuous improvement

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Greenlane Renewables Inc., headquartered in metro Vancouver, Canada, is driving change: accelerating the energy transition. We are cleaning up two of the largest and most difficult-to-decarbonize sectors of the global energy system: the natural gas grid and commercial transportation. As a pioneer and leading global specialist in biogas desulfurization and upgrading, we have been actively contributing to the decarbonization of our planet for over 35 years with more than 355 systems supplied into 28 countries. We transform biogas generated from organic waste into high-value grid-ready renewable natural gas (“RNG”) from a wide range of sources such as landfills, sugar mills, dairy farms, wastewater, and food waste. Greenlane is transforming energy production and creating new, sustainable revenue streams for its customers - all while dramatically reducing carbon emissions. Join us, let’s accelerate the energy transition together.

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and compliance of supplier-manufactured components and systems used in RNG equipment. This role leads supplier qualification, audits, testing, and continuous improvement activities to maintain high quality standards across the supply chain.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Qualify, audit, and develop suppliers to ensure robust manufacturing and quality systems (NCR, CAPA, PPAP/APQP).
• Assess supplier manufacturing capability and mitigate quality and delivery risks.
• Drive supplier performance improvement aligned with quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Lead product and process qualification activities at supplier sites.
• Plan and execute FAT and SAT activities for components and fully assembled RNG systems.
• Review test procedures, validate instrumentation, document non-conformances, and issue acceptance reports.
• Develop and implement inspection plans, test procedures, SOPs, and acceptance criteria.
• Manage non-conforming supplier components and oversee root cause investigations using structured methodologies (8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa).
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and applicable codes and standards (ASME, ASTM, AWS, NR13).
• Identify cost reduction and quality improvement opportunities with supply chain and engineering teams.
• Lead Kaizen and standardized work initiatives at supplier facilities.
• Maintain accurate records of supplier processes, audits, test results, and corrective actions.
• Prepare technical documentation, databooks, and management reports.
• Partner with internal teams (manufacturing, purchasing, QA/QC).
• Train and mentor quality personnel on qualification, testing, and inspection processes.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in manufacturing or quality roles; 1–3+ years in Supplier Quality Engineering.
• Strong understanding of integrated process systems (e.g., gas processing, upgrading systems, controls).
• Strong technical capability with Supplier audits, FAT/SAT leadership, GD&T, P&ID interpretation, ISO 9001, root cause analysis.
• Preferred with knowledge in standards as ASTM A516 Gr.70, ABNT NBR 6656 USI SAC 50, ABNT NR-12, NR-13, ASME VIII Div.1, ISO 2768-mK, MTC EN 10204 Type 3.1, ANSI class, AWS A2.4, ASTM A36, ABNT NBR 7007 MR250, and SSPC-SP6/SP10.
• Experience working directly with customers and plant operators in on-site environments.
• Ability to work across functions and influence without direct authority.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, concise updates to leadership.

How to Apply:

We are an equal opportunity employer and invite applications from all qualified individuals. To be considered for this role please apply through the Greenlane Renewables page on LinkedIn and attach your resume. While we thank all interested candidates only those who are short-listed will be contacted.