Global Supplier Quality Assurance Manager

MITY-LITE INC; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Wellness programs

Job summary

MITY Inc. in Orem, Utah is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Assurance Manager to lead quality improvements with domestic and international suppliers.

You will focus on incoming materials, components, and finished goods, driving proactive solutions and preventing defects. The role requires hands-on process improvement, supplier audits, root cause analyses, and collaboration across Purchasing, Production, Engineering, and Logistics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Industrial Technology, or related field.
• Strong root cause analysis and corrective actions knowledge (8D, 5-Why).
• Experience with supplier audits and quality improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma).
• Experience with internationally sourced components and factory inspections.
• ASQ certifications and PPAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve supplier quality assurance processes for domestic and international suppliers.
• Monitor incoming material and finished goods quality, identify defects and trends.
• Investigate issues with suppliers, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct supplier audits, factory visits, and quality assessments.
• Oversee pre-shipment inspections and factory quality controls for international finished goods.
• Maintain supplier scorecards and corrective action tracking.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Production, Engineering, and Logistics to resolve quality concerns.
• Support new supplier qualification and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Corrective actions

Supplier audits

Quality data analysis

Lean Six Sigma

8D / 5-Why

PPAP

ASQ certification knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

MITY Inc. in Orem, Utah is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Assurance Manager to lead quality improvements with domestic and international suppliers.

You will focus on incoming materials, components, and finished goods, driving proactive solutions and preventing defects. The role requires hands-on process improvement, supplier audits, root cause analyses, and collaboration across Purchasing, Production, Engineering, and Logistics.