Global Supplier Quality Engineer: Audits & CAPA

Aurelia Turbines GmbH; Katy, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurelia Technologies in Katy, TX is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to manage and improve the quality of materials, components, and services from external suppliers.

The role leads supplier audits, qualification processes, corrective actions, and continuous improvement across the supply base, partnering with Procurement, Engineering, Production, and Operations to prevent defects and strengthen supplier performance.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in quality control or quality engineering in manufacturing.
• Experience qualifying suppliers in casting, machining, coating, welding, piping/joining, electrical systems, or advanced manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 and AS9100.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis, quality tools, and problem solving methodologies.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and assessments.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills; multi-project management capability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality management software; daily in-person attendance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier audits, assessments and on-site evaluations to verify compliance with quality standards.
• Coordinate supplier qualification, approval and requalification processes.
• Develop and implement quality control plans, inspection criteria and quality programs for supplier materials.
• Maintain supplier quality documentation, records and compliance files.
• Monitor supplier performance and report on KPIs.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality issues and drive CAPA (root cause analysis).
• Support lean manufacturing, Six Sigma and process optimization activities.
• Provide technical guidance to suppliers on quality expectations and manufacturability.
• Assist in developing and maintaining SOPs, inspection standards and quality procedures.

Skills

Quality control

Quality engineering

Manufacturing quality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

Quality management software

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Aurelia Technologies in Katy, TX is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to manage and improve the quality of materials, components, and services from external suppliers.

The role leads supplier audits, qualification processes, corrective actions, and continuous improvement across the supply base, partnering with Procurement, Engineering, Production, and Operations to prevent defects and strengthen supplier performance.