Global Supplier Quality Development Engineer (Travel 30-50%)

Protolabs; Minnesota; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Protolabs in the United States is seeking a Supplier Quality Development Engineer to oversee supplier quality development across the USA and Mexico. The role includes conducting MP audits, guiding problem-solving with suppliers, and training suppliers on quality tools to drive continuous improvement.

You will review PPAPs, support sales with quality documentation, and collaborate with Supply Chain to source and qualify new suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical) from an accredited college.
• 2+ years of experience in a supplier quality or similar role.
• Understanding of quality systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ISO 9001, AS9100 or ISO 13485 auditing would be ideal.
• Experience with CNC machining.
• Experience with Injection Molding.
• Nice to have: 3DP and/or Sheet metal experience.
• Experience reviewing PPAP documents.

Responsibilities

• Perform supplier quality development activities and MP audits.
• Train MPs on quality tools and drive continuous improvement.
• Review and approve PPAP documents.
• Support orders with quality documentation requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve order intake and quality review.
• Identify supplier performance gaps and implement improvements.
• Develop suppliers by applying manufacturing best practices across the network.
• Travel up to 50% to USA and Mexico.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Risk-based approach

Data-driven decisions

Quality systems knowledge

Regulated environment experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Industrial / Manufacturing / Mechanical)

Tools

CNC machining

Injection Molding

3D printing (3DP)

Sheet metal processes

Job description

Protolabs in the United States is seeking a Supplier Quality Development Engineer to oversee supplier quality development across the USA and Mexico. The role includes conducting MP audits, guiding problem-solving with suppliers, and training suppliers on quality tools to drive continuous improvement.

You will review PPAPs, support sales with quality documentation, and collaborate with Supply Chain to source and qualify new suppliers.