Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Katalyst CRO; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst CRO in Bothell, Washington is seeking a Quality Engineer with a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years of experience in Quality Engineering, Process Engineering, or Continuous Improvement. Responsibilities include working with suppliers to manage quality notifications, performing root cause analysis, and driving part qualification processes. Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft tools is a plus. The role emphasizes problem solving and continuous improvement techniques.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in Quality Engineering, Process Engineering, Continuous Improvement Techniques or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Work with Material Review Board (MRB) to review and process quality notifications.
• Generate supplier quality notifications and send them to suppliers.
• Discuss issues with suppliers and ensure acknowledgment of notifications.
• Perform corrective actions and root cause analysis with suppliers.
• Initiate SCARs for supplier-caused quality problems.
• Drive part qualification following APQP process.
• Guide suppliers during the APQP process.
• Use statistical techniques for process capability assessment and validation.

Skills

Data Analysis & Interpretation

Quality Specifications

CAPA Methodologies

Documentation & Reporting

Continuous Improvement

Problem solving (8D, root cause analysis)

Part qualification, APQP

Process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)

Statistical process control

Measurement system analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Vocational Education in Engineering Science, Supply Chain Management, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or equivalent

Well versed with SAP and IT tools (Microsoft suite)

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Work with Material Review Board (MRB) to review and process QNs.
• Generate supplier quality notifications (SQNs) and send them to suppliers.
• As required, discuss with suppliers regarding the issue and ensure suppliers acknowledge SQNs sent to them.
• Perform containment, correction, root cause analysis, preventive action for the issue by working with the suppliers.
• Initiate SCARs for supplier‑caused quality problems and collaborate with suppliers to close the SCARs in time.
• Drive part qualification following APQP process. Work with internal teams such as R&D, supply chain, procurement, etc.
• Guide suppliers during the APQP process on all APQP deliverables.
• Use statistical techniques to assess process capability, perform process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) before approval of mass production.

Preferred Skills

• Data Analysis & Interpretation
• Quality Specifications
• CAPA Methodologies
• Documentation & Reporting
• Continuous Improvement
• Problem solving (8D, root cause analysis)
• Part qualification, APQP
• Process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Statistical process control, measurement system analysis

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or Vocational Education in Engineering Science, Supply Chain Management, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
• Well versed with SAP and IT tools (Microsoft suite), etc. will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in Quality Engineering, Process Engineering, Continuous Improvement Techniques or equivalent.