Lead Supplier Quality Engineer – Audits, ISO & Six Sigma

Panelmatic-Inc.-1; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, HSA

401K and bonus

PTO and paid holidays

Education reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Competitive wages

Job summary

Panelmatic, Inc. seeks a detail-oriented Lead Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure suppliers deliver quality components and assemblies that meet standards. This role focuses on supplier selection, audits, root-cause corrective actions, and continuous quality improvement.

You will collaborate with engineering and sourcing during new product introductions, assess supplier performance, and drive corrective actions to meet regulatory and customer requirements.

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 of technical drawings and using measurement/testing equipment.
• Experience with ISO-9001 quality management systems (QMS).

Responsibilities

• Select, evaluate, and approve suppliers and monitor performance.
• Conduct QMS and technical supplier audits for compliance.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for supplier nonconformances.
• Review and disposition non-conforming materials from suppliers.
• Review and approve supplier quality documentation, inspection plans, and processes.
• Support incoming inspections and disposition of nonconforming materials.
• Collaborate with engineering and sourcing on new product introductions and supplier selection.
• Track supplier quality metrics and drive improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with customer specs, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in supplier development initiatives to improve quality and delivery.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field

Tools

ERP systems

Measurement/testing equipment

FMEA

Job description

Panelmatic, Inc. seeks a detail-oriented Lead Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure suppliers deliver quality components and assemblies that meet standards. This role focuses on supplier selection, audits, root-cause corrective actions, and continuous quality improvement.

You will collaborate with engineering and sourcing during new product introductions, assess supplier performance, and drive corrective actions to meet regulatory and customer requirements.