Remote Supplier Quality & Readiness Specialist

New Flyer; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

NFI Group, a leading global bus manufacturer, is seeking a Supplier Excellence & Readiness Assessment Specialist, Quality Systems. This role evaluates supplier quality management systems and process controls to ensure effectiveness, sustainability and capability to support long-term delivery and product quality.

You will identify systemic risks, assess CAPA and PFMEA alignment, review traceability and change management, and provide evidence-based recommendations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Quality, Quality Systems, or Operational Excellence; 10+ years preferred
• Deep understanding of Quality Management Systems, CAPA, root cause analysis, containment, and traceability processes
• Experience evaluating supplier quality systems and conducting supplier assessments or audits
• Strong knowledge of PFMEA, control plans, process controls, and preventive quality practices
• Ability to distinguish documented quality systems from actual operational performance
• Experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100, or comparable quality standards
• Experience within complex manufacturing environments
• Strong investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel up to 50%

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site supplier assessments of quality management systems and process controls
• Evaluate quality systems, procedures, controls, performance metrics, and record management practices
• Assess CAPA processes, root cause investigation methodologies, and corrective action effectiveness
• Review traceability systems, inspection methods, testing programs, calibration systems, and nonconforming material controls
• Evaluate PFMEA processes, control plans, process flows, standard work instructions, and change management practices
• Validate alignment between documented quality systems and actual shop-floor execution
• Identify recurring defects, systemic quality risks, and control weaknesses
• Assess audit programs, management review processes, and quality objective deployment
• Support supplier development initiatives and corrective action follow-up
• Provide evidence-based recommendations for quality system improvements
• Contribute quality findings to overall supplier readiness evaluations and risk assessments
• Communicate assessment findings clearly to both suppliers and internal stakeholders

Skills

Supplier Quality

Quality Engineering

Manufacturing Quality

Quality Systems

Operational Excellence

CAPA

Root Cause Analysis

Traceability

PFMEA

Audits

Travel flexibility

Job description

NFI Group, a leading global bus manufacturer, is seeking a Supplier Excellence & Readiness Assessment Specialist, Quality Systems. This role evaluates supplier quality management systems and process controls to ensure effectiveness, sustainability and capability to support long-term delivery and product quality.

You will identify systemic risks, assess CAPA and PFMEA alignment, review traceability and change management, and provide evidence-based recommendations.