Quality Assurance Engineer: Supplier Quality & Test

Southern Arkansas University; Lafayette, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Arkansas University is seeking a Quality Test Engineer / Supplier Quality Analyst to support supplier quality activities in a manufacturing environment. The role involves managing supplier quality issues, coordinating containment actions, and supporting root cause investigations.

Responsibilities include reviewing engineering drawings, ensuring quality standards are met, communicating with cross-functional teams, and monitoring supplier performance through risk assessments.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing and quality systems.
• Ability to read engineering drawings/prints.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience with quality documentation and corrective actions.
• 2+ years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier-related quality incidents and non-conforming materials.
• Coordinate containment, corrective actions, and issue resolution.
• Review engineering drawings and quality requirements.
• Support root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methods.
• Maintain quality documentation and communicate with cross-functional teams.
• Perform risk assessments and monitor supplier performance.

Skills

Manufacturing quality systems

Engineering drawings

Problem solving

Quality documentation

2+ years experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Southern Arkansas University is seeking a Quality Test Engineer / Supplier Quality Analyst to support supplier quality activities in a manufacturing environment. The role involves managing supplier quality issues, coordinating containment actions, and supporting root cause investigations.

Responsibilities include reviewing engineering drawings, ensuring quality standards are met, communicating with cross-functional teams, and monitoring supplier performance through risk assessments.