Global Supplier Quality Engineer — Lead Improvements

Fathom Digital Manufacturing; Town of Hartland (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401k plan

Discounts on products

Job summary

Fathom Digital Manufacturing seeks a hands-on Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier quality activities across its outsource network and ensure first-time-right delivery that meets customer specifications.

The role involves root cause analysis, supplier development, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with travel to supplier sites and facilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in quality engineering or supplier quality roles.
• Experience with ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 13485, or other regulated QMS.
• Root-cause analysis, corrective actions, NCR/RMA management, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, GD&T, inspection plans, and customer requirements.
• Knowledge of CNC, sheet metal, additive manufacturing, injection molding, tooling, or assembly.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/QMS/CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality activities for assigned suppliers, commodities, and manufacturing processes.
• Review supplier documentation, inspection records, deviations, Certificates of Conformance, First Article Inspection packages, and customer-specific quality requirements.
• Participate in Supplier order kick-offs and flow down quality requirements
• Lead Virtual Quality Check (VQC) activities with strategic customers prior to shipment to confirm parts meet quality and technical requirements, resolve any concerns, and ensure first-time-right delivery.
• Investigate supplier-related nonconformances, customer complaints, RMAs, and quality escapes; lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Partner with suppliers to improve quality, documentation, process control, and corrective action effectiveness.
• Support internal Quality, Engineering, Production, Customer Service, Partner/Supplier Management, and Operations teams to resolve supplier quality issues.
• Monitor supplier quality trends, NCRs, RMAs, and key performance indicators to identify systemic improvement opportunities.
• Conduct supplier audits, onboarding assessments, capability reviews, and ongoing performance evaluations.
• Support supplier readiness for production launches, process planning, inspection feasibility, and customer requirements.
• Escalate significant supplier risks or quality system concerns through appropriate Fathom leadership channels.
• Support continual improvement initiatives that strengthen Fathom's quality systems, supplier controls, and customer satisfaction.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

QMS

CRM systems

Job description

Fathom Digital Manufacturing seeks a hands-on Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier quality activities across its outsource network and ensure first-time-right delivery that meets customer specifications.

The role involves root cause analysis, supplier development, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with travel to supplier sites and facilities as needed.