Global Supplier Quality Engineer: Audits & Improvement

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

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include evaluating supplier capabilities, managing SCARs, leading supplier quality reviews, and developing risk mitigation strategies for critical components, with up to 15-25% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 3-5+ years of quality engineering with supplier quality focus in custom manufacturing or industrial machinery.
• Proven problem-solving using 8D, 5-Why, DMAIC, Fishbone analysis.
• Hands-on audits (ISO 9001, AS9100) and QMS experience; read complex drawings and GD&T.
• ERP/MRP experience for supplier quality workflows and non-conformance tracking.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and execute supplier audits (domestic and international).
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, QMS, and process controls.
• Maintain and track Supplier Approved List (ASL) metrics.
• Lead SCARs, root-cause analysis, and permanent corrective actions.
• Lead supplier quality reviews to drive improvement.
• Collaborate with suppliers on resolving defects and ensuring readiness for NPD.

Skills

8D

5-Why

DMAIC

Fishbone analysis

Audits

GD&T

ERP/MRP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

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

Responsibilities include evaluating supplier capabilities, managing SCARs, leading supplier quality reviews, and developing risk mitigation strategies for critical components, with up to 15-25% travel.