Quality Engineer I - Supplier Excellence for Power Systems

WCL Group; Wade Hampton (SC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

WCL Group in Greenville, SC seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer I to bridge suppliers and our factory, ensuring received parts meet drawings. You will resolve deviations, qualify hot gas path components, and drive corrective actions with suppliers to enhance product reliability and safety.

You will lead cross-functional teams on SDRs, supplier qualification, and audits, contributing to NCR reductions and process improvements. Onsite work and periodic supplier travel are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Materials, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field, including Supply Chain).
• 1+ years in supplier quality engineering, quality assurance, or related manufacturing quality role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with quality data tools (SAP QM, Minitab, or similar) and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to travel to supplier sites as needed (estimated 10% or less).

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end SDR process, from intake and technical review to dispositioning and closure.
• Evaluate supplier deviations for engineering acceptability and assess risk to product performance.
• Collaborate with design engineering, materials, and manufacturing teams to drive timely SDR resolution.
• Track SDR metrics and identify trends to proactively reduce repeat deviations.
• Ensure SDR documentation meets regulatory and internal quality standards.
• Assist in qualification of hot gas path components and post-cast qualifications.
• Review and approve supplier qualification documentation packages.
• Monitor ongoing supplier performance against qualified process parameters.
• Drive supplier quality improvement initiatives using Six Sigma, 8D, and lean methodologies.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Materials, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field including Supply Chain)

Tools

SAP QM

Minitab

Microsoft Office

Job description

WCL Group in Greenville, SC seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer I to bridge suppliers and our factory, ensuring received parts meet drawings. You will resolve deviations, qualify hot gas path components, and drive corrective actions with suppliers to enhance product reliability and safety.

You will lead cross-functional teams on SDRs, supplier qualification, and audits, contributing to NCR reductions and process improvements. Onsite work and periodic supplier travel are expected.