On-Site Transformer Supplier Quality Engineer – Dayton

TECHEAD Mid Atlantic; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

TECHEAD seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer for Dayton, OH to ensure quality of purchased materials, components, and services for transformer manufacturing. You will collaborate with suppliers, procurement, engineering and manufacturing to prevent defects and improve processes.

You will qualify suppliers, develop quality plans, review PPAP/FAI submissions, and monitor performance metrics while supporting NPI, design changes, and supplier transitions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field).
• 2+ years of experience in supplier quality or manufacturing quality.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as metal fabrication, machining, winding, insulation systems, welding, and assembly.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge about operation and implementation of quality management systems for Supplier Quality function.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Quality Management: qualify, audit, and approve suppliers of transformer components and raw materials.
• Develop and maintain supplier quality requirements, specifications, and control plans.
• Evaluate supplier PPAP / FAI submissions and ensure process capability.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics (PPM, on-time delivery, responsiveness).
• Incoming & Product Quality: support incoming inspection strategies for critical transformer components.
• Analyze nonconforming material and lead root cause and corrective actions (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone).
• Ensure compliance with design, electrical, mechanical, and insulation requirements.
• Lead supplier corrective action requests (SCARs) and verify effectiveness.
• Conduct on-site supplier audits and process reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers to reduce defects and COPQ.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Engineering drawings

Quality systems

Supplier quality

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

TECHEAD seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer for Dayton, OH to ensure quality of purchased materials, components, and services for transformer manufacturing. You will collaborate with suppliers, procurement, engineering and manufacturing to prevent defects and improve processes.

You will qualify suppliers, develop quality plans, review PPAP/FAI submissions, and monitor performance metrics while supporting NPI, design changes, and supplier transitions in a fast-paced environment.