Lead Supplier Quality Engineer - Audits & Continuous Improvement

Panelmatic; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD

401K and bonus

Scholarships, educational reimburseme…

Paid PTO and holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Competitive wages

Family-friendly environment

Job summary

Panelmatic, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Lead Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure external suppliers deliver components meeting quality, safety, and performance standards.

You will lead supplier selection, audits, containment, and corrective actions while collaborating with engineering and sourcing on new product introductions. You will drive supplier quality metrics, continuous improvement projects, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and customer specifications within a regulated

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in quality engineering, preferably supplier quality.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and root cause investigations.
• Familiarity with quality tools such as FMEA, 8D, Root Cause Analysis, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proficient reading technical drawings and using measurement/testing equipment.
• Experience with ISO-9001 QMS.
• ERP systems experience.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to pass physical, drug, driving, and background check.
• Alignment with company core values.

Responsibilities

• Select, evaluate, approve and monitor supplier performance.
• Conduct QMS and technical supplier audits to ensure compliance with quality management systems and industry standards.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities for supplier-related nonconformances.
• Review and disposition non-conforming materials received from suppliers.
• Review and approve supplier quality documentation, inspection plans, and manufacturing processes.
• Support incoming inspection activities and disposition of nonconforming materials.
• Review and approve supplier-requested changes to processes, materials, or tooling.
• Collaborate with engineering and sourcing teams during new product introductions and supplier selection.
• Track supplier quality metrics and drive continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in supplier development initiatives to improve quality, delivery, and reliability.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field

Tools

FMEA

8D

Root Cause Analysis

Six Sigma

ISO 9001 QMS

ERP Systems

Technical drawings

Measurement/testing equipment

Job description

Panelmatic, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Lead Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure external suppliers deliver components meeting quality, safety, and performance standards.

You will lead supplier selection, audits, containment, and corrective actions while collaborating with engineering and sourcing on new product introductions. You will drive supplier quality metrics, continuous improvement projects, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and customer specifications within a regulated