Onsite Supplier Quality Engineer - Continuous Improvement

Kelvion; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelvion, based in the Knoxville area, seeks a Supply Quality Engineer to monitor and improve supplier quality. You will conduct supplier audits, review quality documentation, and ensure compliance with Kelvion’s standards for heat exchange solutions.

Collaborative cross-function involvement with procurement, engineering, and production is essential. The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, CAPA coordination, and continuous improvement across the supplier base to ensure reliable, high-quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, materials science, or related field.
• Experience with industrial manufacturing, mechanical components, or thermal systems is beneficial.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and corrective action tools.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and communicate with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems and willingness to support audits.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve supplier quality performance through audits and documentation.
• Lead root cause investigations and coordinate corrective and preventive actions with suppliers.
• Define quality requirements with procurement, engineering and production teams.
• Support qualification of new suppliers and materials and maintain metrics/reports.
• Drive continuous-improvement initiatives within the supply base and risk assessments.

Skills

Quality engineering

Quality management

Quality control

Quality assurance

Product quality

Root cause analysis

8D

FMEA

SPC

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, materials science, or related technical field

Tools

8D Method

FMEA

SPC

Job description

Kelvion, based in the Knoxville area, seeks a Supply Quality Engineer to monitor and improve supplier quality. You will conduct supplier audits, review quality documentation, and ensure compliance with Kelvion’s standards for heat exchange solutions.

Collaborative cross-function involvement with procurement, engineering, and production is essential. The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, CAPA coordination, and continuous improvement across the supplier base to ensure reliable, high-quality