Supplier Quality Engineer

Gates Corporation; Perimetro Urbano Pereira; On-site; COP 48,000,000 - 80,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Gates Corporation in Colombia seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to ensure suppliers deliver quality that meets requirements. You will collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to drive quality improvements, reduce defects, and support new product launches.

Responsibilities include supplier audits, PPAP/APQP, root-cause analysis, and leading corrective actions. Travel to supplier sites is required as needed to resolve issues and maintain quality performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related role.
• Experience working with suppliers in manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and customer-specific requirements.
• Professional certifications such as CQE, CQA, or Lead Auditor are preferred.
• Strong understanding of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC.
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of GD&T.
• Experience with supplier audits and process assessments.
• Familiarity with quality tools such as: 8D; 5 Why Analysis; Fishbone Diagram; Control Plans; PFMEA.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and approve suppliers through audits, assessments, and qualification processes.
• Monitor supplier quality performance using established metrics and scorecards.
• Investigate supplier-related quality issues and lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Drive supplier continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, scrap, and warranty claims.
• Review and approve supplier PPAP submissions and supporting documentation.
• Support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities for new product development and launches.
• Coordinate containment activities for nonconforming materials and supplier-related quality concerns.
• Conduct supplier audits to ensure compliance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations teams on supplier quality matters.
• Review engineering changes and assess their impact on supplier products and processes.
• Track and verify corrective and preventive actions using methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, and Fishbone Analysis.
• Ensure compliance with quality management systems such as ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.
• Support cost reduction and risk mitigation activities related to supplier performance.
• Travel to supplier locations as needed to conduct audits and support issue resolution.

Skills

Quality systems knowledge

APQP/PPAP understanding

Root cause analysis

GD&T

Engineering drawings interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

CQE

CQA

Lead Auditor

Tools

APQP/PPAP

FMEA

MSA

SPC

8D problem solving

Root Cause Analysis tools

Job description

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

Let’s simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

Position Summary

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for ensuring that suppliers consistently deliver products and materials that meet quality, regulatory, and customer requirements. The SQE collaborates with suppliers and internal cross-functional teams to drive quality improvements, reduce defects, manage supplier performance, and support new product launches.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Evaluate and approve suppliers through audits, assessments, and qualification processes.
• Monitor supplier quality performance using established metrics and scorecards.
• Investigate supplier-related quality issues and lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Drive supplier continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, scrap, and warranty claims.
• Review and approve supplier PPAP submissions and supporting documentation.
• Support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities for new product development and launches.
• Coordinate containment activities for nonconforming materials and supplier-related quality concerns.
• Conduct supplier audits to ensure compliance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations teams on supplier quality matters.
• Review engineering changes and assess their impact on supplier products and processes.
• Track and verify corrective and preventive actions using methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, and Fishbone Analysis.
• Ensure compliance with quality management systems such as ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.
• Support cost reduction and risk mitigation activities related to supplier performance.
• Travel to supplier locations as needed to conduct audits and support issue resolution.

Keys to Success

• Keeps self-control in hard situations.
• Strong Communication skills
• Problem Solving anddecision making.
• Costumer focus (internal and external)
• Negotiation skills
• Creativity, proactivity, and teamwork.
• Problem Solving process.
• Exceptional attention to internal and external customer requests
• Acquires general knowledge of principles and practices of related fields, and ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate the company in the market

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Oversee supplier quality performance and improvement activities; coordinates the work of supplier quality personnel, auditors, and cross-functional teams; leads supplier audits, corrective actions, APQP/PPAP activities, and continuous improvement initiatives; provides technical guidance and mentoring to quality staff; and ensures supplier compliance with company, customer, and regulatory quality requirements.

Requirements And Preferred Skills

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related role.
• Experience working with suppliers in manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and customer-specific requirements.
• Professional certifications such as CQE, CQA, or Lead Auditor are preferred.
• Strong understanding of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC.
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Experience with supplier audits and process assessments.
• Familiarity with quality tools such as: 8D; 5 Why Analysis; Fishbone Diagram; Control Plans; Process Flow Diagrams and PFMEA.

WHY GATES?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.