Global Supplier Quality Engineer – ISO Audits & Improvement

viaPhoton; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with 4% match

Flexible PTO

10 paid holidays including 2 floating

Monthly team events

Job summary

viaPhoton is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to act as the quality gatekeeper for our global supply chain. You will conduct audits, run quality programs, and drive improvements with suppliers to prevent defects before reaching production.

Role involves performing supplier audits, developing inspection plans, and collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing, and NPI teams across global sites. Travel 25–40% to supplier sites, domestic and international.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or Quality Engineering.
• Familiarity with fiber optic components and sheet metal/injection molding processes.
• Experience with supplier audits, qualifications, root cause analysis, and risk-based quality planning.
• ASQ certifications like CQE, CSQP, or CQA are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the Supplier Quality Assurance program across global suppliers.
• Establish incoming inspection plans based on supplier risk, part criticality, and performance.
• Conduct supplier audits aligned to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
• Lead supplier corrective action requests using 8D, DMAIC, and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Develop and maintain supplier scorecards tracking quality, delivery, responsiveness, and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and NPI teams to qualify suppliers and components for new products.

Skills

Experience in supplier quality

ISO 9001/14001 knowledge

Root cause analysis

Audit experience

Travel 25-40%

ASQ CQE/CSQP/CQA (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality/Manufacturing

Job description

viaPhoton is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to act as the quality gatekeeper for our global supply chain. You will conduct audits, run quality programs, and drive improvements with suppliers to prevent defects before reaching production.

Role involves performing supplier audits, developing inspection plans, and collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing, and NPI teams across global sites. Travel 25–40% to supplier sites, domestic and international.