Hybrid Supplier Quality Engineer - QA & Supplier Dev

Orion Talent; Olathe (KS); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Talent is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join our manufacturing team in Kansas. You will drive supplier quality from APQP through PPAP, partner with Sourcing, and support new product introductions to ensure purchased parts meet strict quality standards.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years in manufacturing or purchasing, ASQ certification preferred, and hands-on knowledge of QA systems, audits, inspection planning, and continuous improvement tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing or purchasing.
• ASQ certification is preferred.
• Strong background in supplier quality assurance, auditing practices, and quality management systems.
• Proficient in MS Office and familiar with measurement systems, assembly procedures, and mechanical drawings.
• Practical knowledge of machinery operation, quality auditing, and improvement tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with new product development teams to provide supplier quality planning and risk assessment.
• Define APQP requirements for new parts and oversee PPAP processes.
• Participate in project meetings, engineering reviews, and manufacturing pilots to maintain quality from design to production.
• Partner with Sourcing to assess, select, and improve supplier performance.
• Conduct comprehensive supplier quality audits and implement corrective actions.
• Educate suppliers on our QA standards and best practices.
• Oversee disposition and cost recovery of non-conforming materials in collaboration with Quality Control.
• Develop incoming inspection plans and facilitate root cause analysis and 8D actions.
• Report key quality metrics (PPM) to the Global SQE Manager.
• Identify supplier quality risks and drive preventive actions with design teams.
• Contribute to product and process improvements to enhance manufacturability and quality.

Skills

Supplier Quality Assurance

Auditing Practices

Quality Management Systems

MS Office

Measurement Systems

Mechanical Drawings

Quality Improvement Tools

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

APQP

PPAP

MS Office

MSA

Job description

Orion Talent is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join our manufacturing team in Kansas. You will drive supplier quality from APQP through PPAP, partner with Sourcing, and support new product introductions to ensure purchased parts meet strict quality standards.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years in manufacturing or purchasing, ASQ certification preferred, and hands-on knowledge of QA systems, audits, inspection planning, and continuous improvement tools.