Quality Engineer: Supplier & Customer Excellence

Orange EV; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange EV in Kansas City, MO, seeks a Quality Engineer to own quality outcomes across the product lifecycle, partnering with Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Service to prevent defects and rapidly resolve issues.

You will lead supplier quality activities, drive SCARs and 8D problem solving, perform field data analysis, maintain the QMS, and support continuous improvement with Lean Six Sigma practices. Occasional travel to supplier and customer sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of quality engineering experience in supplier and customer/field quality.
• Experience with PPAP/APQP, FMEA, 8D, and control plans.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to use SPC/Cpk for data-driven decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across suppliers and customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality activities, audits, and PPAP/APQP for new or changed parts.
• Drive SCARs and root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why, fishbone) for supplier issues.
• Collaborate with Purchasing and Supply Chain on supplier qualification and ongoing performance.
• Investigate and resolve customer-reported quality issues with Service and Engineering.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Data-Driven Analysis

Cross-Functional Influence

Attention to Detail

Clear Communication

Relationship Management

Education

B.S. or higher in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

PPAP

APQP

FMEA

8D

Control Plans

SPC

Cpk/Ppk

Job description

Orange EV in Kansas City, MO, seeks a Quality Engineer to own quality outcomes across the product lifecycle, partnering with Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Service to prevent defects and rapidly resolve issues.

You will lead supplier quality activities, drive SCARs and 8D problem solving, perform field data analysis, maintain the QMS, and support continuous improvement with Lean Six Sigma practices. Occasional travel to supplier and customer sites may be required.