Global Supplier Quality Leader: Elevate Supply Excellence

Dwyer Instruments, PTY; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DwyerOmega is seeking a Global Supplier Quality Leader to design and lead a world-class supplier quality program across qualification, onboarding, and performance management. You will partner with Global Sourcing, Engineering, Operations, and Manufacturing to elevate supplier performance and minimize risk.

The role demands extensive experience in supplier quality systems, NPI readiness, and acquisition integration, with a hands-on approach to reducing defects and improving process controls.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in supplier quality, supplier development, manufacturing quality, or supply chain quality.
• Experience supporting global supply chains across multiple regions.
• Hands-on experience with electronics components and contract manufacturers.
• Proven success improving supplier performance through structured development programs.
• Experience implementing supplier quality systems at an enterprise level.
• Experience supporting acquisitions and supplier integration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global supplier quality strategy aligned with growth and priorities.
• Establish a comprehensive supplier quality framework across qualification, onboarding, monitoring, and escalation.
• Standardize supplier quality processes across business units and acquisitions.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce defects, escapes and recalls.
• Lead governance for supplier performance management with accountability.
• Lead supplier development programs for strategic and high-risk suppliers with measurable milestones.
• Oversee supplier audit program: qualification, process, surveillance, and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance to ISO 9001/14001/17025 and industry certifications.

Skills

Global supply chain experience

Supplier quality leadership

Electronics & PCBAs

QA systems implementation

Acquisition integration

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering / technical

ASQ CQE / CSQP / Six Sigma Belt

Lead Auditor Certification / APICS preferred

Job description

DwyerOmega is seeking a Global Supplier Quality Leader to design and lead a world-class supplier quality program across qualification, onboarding, and performance management. You will partner with Global Sourcing, Engineering, Operations, and Manufacturing to elevate supplier performance and minimize risk.

The role demands extensive experience in supplier quality systems, NPI readiness, and acquisition integration, with a hands-on approach to reducing defects and improving process controls.