Supplier Quality Engineer: Drive Quality & Continuous Improvement

Gates Corporation; Perimetro Urbano Pereira; Vor Ort; COP 48.000.000 - 80.000.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Quality systems knowledge

APQP/PPAP understanding

Root cause analysis

GD&T

Engineering drawings interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

CQE

CQA

Lead Auditor

Tools

APQP/PPAP

FMEA

MSA

SPC

8D problem solving

Root Cause Analysis tools

Jobbeschreibung

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.