Lead Supplier Quality Engineer - Defect-Free Materials

Torrey Holistics; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AMACO is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineering Lead to design and run the supplier quality ecosystem ensuring incoming components meet AMACO standards. You will lead CTQ verification, 8D analyses, and cross-functional collaboration with production, procurement, and engineering.

You will coach teams on CTQ methods, define inspection plans, and drive corrective actions to reduce defects and downtime across supplier networks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Ceramics, Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Technology, or similar.
• 5–7+ years in supplier quality or quality engineering within manufacturing.
• Proven track record establishing a Supplier Quality System.
• ISO 9001 proficiency; exposure to IATF 16949, AS9100, or ISO 13485 is a plus.
• SPC/statistical analysis skills (Minitab preferred).

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain supplier qualification, auditing, monitoring, and scorecard systems.
• Define incoming inspection plans and train teams on CTQ methods.
• Lead 8D/root-cause analyses, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with production, procurement, and engineering on supplier development.
• Lead corrective action systems and Kaizen events with suppliers.

Skills

CTQ methods

8D root-cause analyses

PPAP

FMEA

SPC

Minitab

ISO 9001

ASQ CQE/CSQP

Supplier audits

Negotiation

Education

Bachelors in Ceramics/Engineering/Materials Science/Industrial Technology

Tools

Quality systems

Job description

AMACO is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineering Lead to design and run the supplier quality ecosystem ensuring incoming components meet AMACO standards. You will lead CTQ verification, 8D analyses, and cross-functional collaboration with production, procurement, and engineering.

You will coach teams on CTQ methods, define inspection plans, and drive corrective actions to reduce defects and downtime across supplier networks.