Quality Engineer 3

Mainz Brady Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Mainland quality role at Mainz Brady Group seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to drive supplier performance, issue resolution, and continuous improvement across a global base. You will partner with suppliers, engineering, and manufacturing to assure product quality and timely supply.

The position requires 1–3+ years in supplier quality with strong communication and problem-solving skills, including root-cause analysis and MSAs. Travel up to 30–50% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 1–3+ years of supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or related engineering experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical information to suppliers and leadership.
• Knowledge of GD&T, MSA, and quality management principles.
• Ability to interpret metallurgical reports and manufacturing specifications.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Customer-focused mindset with experience working directly with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Monitor supplier performance and ensure timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead supplier quality improvement initiatives to enhance performance and ensure compliance with customer requirements.
• Investigate, document, and resolve supplier quality issues and customer complaints.
• Conduct supplier audits to verify product and process compliance while driving standardization and continuous improvement.
• Track and improve key supplier quality metrics including DPPM and on-time shipment performance.
• Establish and support short- and long-term supplier quality objectives.
• Lead root cause analysis using 8D, 5 Whys, and Fishbone methods to prevent recurrence.
• Resolve supplier technical challenges to maintain continuity of supply.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and operations teams on supplier quality initiatives.
• Oversee supplier containment activities to minimize production impact from quality concerns.

Skills

Supplier quality

Quality improvement

Root cause analysis

8D problem solving

MSA

GD&T

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SPC

Job description

Supplier Quality Engineer

Join a leading manufacturing organization as a Supplier Quality Engineer, responsible for driving supplier quality, performance, and continuous improvement across a global supply base. This role partners closely with suppliers and cross‑functional teams to ensure product quality, resolve technical issues, and support uninterrupted production.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor supplier performance and ensure timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead supplier quality improvement initiatives to enhance performance and ensure compliance with current and future customer requirements.
• Investigate, document, and resolve supplier quality issues and customer complaints.
• Conduct supplier audits to verify product and process compliance while driving standardization, waste reduction, and continuous improvement.
• Track and improve key supplier quality metrics, including DPPM, quality complaints, and on‑time shipment performance.
• Establish and support short‑ and long‑term supplier quality objectives.
• Lead root cause analysis and problem‑solving activities using methodologies such as 8D, 5 Whys, and Fishbone to prevent recurring issues.
• Resolve supplier technical challenges to maintain continuity of supply.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and operations teams on supplier quality initiatives.
• Oversee supplier containment activities to minimize production impact from quality concerns.
• Travel domestically and internationally up to 30–50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 1–3+ years of supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or related engineering experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical information to suppliers and leadership.
• Knowledge of GD&T, MSA, and quality management principles.
• Ability to interpret metallurgical reports and manufacturing specifications.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Customer‑focused mindset with experience working directly with suppliers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project management experience.
• Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Knowledge of engine, axle, or transmission components.
• Experience with machining, casting, injection molding, stamping, or forging processes.
• Experience managing quality across global supplier networks.
• Foreign language skills are a plus.