Global Supplier Quality Engineer – Audits & Improvement

Chromalox; Cary (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Chromalox is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure raw materials, components, and outsourced processes meet high standards. You will partner with Procurement, Engineering, and Manufacturing to audit suppliers, drive root-cause analysis, and maintain supply chain reliability.

Responsibilities include supplier evaluation, SCAR management, MRB disposition, KPI tracking, and collaboration on NPD to ensure supplier readiness and technical specification alignment.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of supplier quality engineering experience in a custom manufacturing or industrial machinery environment.
• Experience conducting internal or supplier quality audits (ISO 9001, AS9100, or equivalent QMS).
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and execute supplier audits (domestic and international).
• Evaluate supplier manufacturing capability, QMS, and process controls.
• Lead SCARs and ensure robust root-cause analysis and permanent corrective actions.
• Lead MRB disposition to minimize disruptions and drive supplier performance improvements.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve technical quality issues and reduce defects.
• Monitor supplier KPIs and lead supplier quality reviews.
• Assist during NPD to ensure supplier readiness and spec alignment.
• Establish incoming inspection criteria, sampling plans, and test procedures.
• Review FAIs, CoAs, and material certifications for compliance.
• Support regulatory data collection (REACH, RoHS, TSCA) and internal QMS compliance.

Skills

Structured problem-solving

Internal/Supplier audits

GD&T interpretation

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Chromalox is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure raw materials, components, and outsourced processes meet high standards. You will partner with Procurement, Engineering, and Manufacturing to audit suppliers, drive root-cause analysis, and maintain supply chain reliability.

Responsibilities include supplier evaluation, SCAR management, MRB disposition, KPI tracking, and collaboration on NPD to ensure supplier readiness and technical specification alignment.