Quality Engineer

Stellar Consulting Solutions, LLC; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in California seeks a Supplier Quality Associate to build and improve supplier quality management systems. This role involves onboarding new suppliers and ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements. Candidates should have a background in supplier quality management, strong communication skills, and proficiency in relevant tools like Excel and PowerPoint. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to operational excellence in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in supplier quality or related roles in a regulated environment.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication, organization, and follow-through skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the build-out of supplier quality management framework.
• Manage Supplier Notice of Change intake and evaluation workflow.
• Partner with Quality, Sourcing, Engineering, IT, and suppliers to mitigate risks.

Skills

Supplier quality management

Communication skills

Organization skills

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or Supply Chain

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Qualifications

Required:

• 2+ years in supplier quality, quality systems, or supply chain role in a regulated or manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Proficient in Excel/Sheets, Word/Docs, PowerPoint/Slides; strong communication, organization, and follow-through

Nice-to-have:

• 2+ years in supplier quality, quality systems, or supply chain role in a regulated or manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Proficient in Excel/Sheets, Word/Docs, PowerPoint/Slides; strong communication, organization, and follow-through

Job Summary

The Supplier Quality Associate supports the build-out and continuous improvement of the supplier quality management framework with a focus on onboarding and operationalizing a new Supplier Quality Management System (SQMS), updating procedural and work instruction documents, and managing the Supplier Notice of Change intake, evaluation, and approval workflow. This role partners closely with Quality, Sourcing/Procurement, Engineering, IT, and key suppliers to ensure supplier-related risks are identified, controlled, and compliant with internal and external requirements.