Global Supplier Quality Engineer - Travel, Impact & Growth

Hirebridge; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health & welfare benefits

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

API Heat Transfer is seeking a driven Supply Chain Quality Engineer to drive supplier quality performance across our global supply chain. You will act as the primary quality liaison between API and suppliers, ensuring materials and processes meet requirements.

The role involves audits at supplier facilities, cross-functional collaboration, and ongoing risk reduction to improve reliability and quality across multiple industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or quality-related field.
• Minimum 3 years in supplier quality or related discipline.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and supplier assessments.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and materials.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, qualify, and approve new suppliers through capability assessments and quality audits.
• Conduct on-site supplier audits to verify API requirements and standards.
• Assess supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems.
• Develop supplier improvement plans and monitor progress.
• Lead supplier corrective actions and verify effectiveness.
• Partner with suppliers to resolve non-conformances and drive improvement.
• Review PPAPs, FAI, inspection plans, and qualification packages.
• Identify and mitigate supplier quality risks with cross-functional teams.
• Support supplier scorecards and quarterly business reviews.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Supplier audits

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

ISO 9001 knowledge

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality

Tools

PPAP

APQP

FMEA

SPC

MSA

NDE (VT/PT)

Job description

API Heat Transfer is seeking a driven Supply Chain Quality Engineer to drive supplier quality performance across our global supply chain. You will act as the primary quality liaison between API and suppliers, ensuring materials and processes meet requirements.

The role involves audits at supplier facilities, cross-functional collaboration, and ongoing risk reduction to improve reliability and quality across multiple industries.