Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Innovative Refrigeration Systems; Lyndhurst (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous retirement plan with 401(k) 1

401(k) student loan repayment match up

Medical insurance with 75% premiums

Dental and vision insurance

Optional supplemental insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

AD&D coverage

Weekly pay

Paid vacation and holidays

Sick leave, bereavement leave, jury/so

Employee referral bonus program

Career development & training programs

Employee discounts on services

Job summary

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our team. The SQE will ensure supplier quality, lead root-cause analyses, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement across North America and beyond.

Key duties include supplier audits, CAPA management, and collaboration with purchasing, engineering, and production to assure conformance and reduce costs. Bachelor's degree required; 5+ years of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of supplier quality engineering or quality assurance in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of quality methodologies and tools including RCA, CAPA, FMEA, and SPC.
• Experience in supplier auditing and quality management systems such as ISO 9001.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Proficient in measurement tools and material inspection techniques.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and supplier management systems.
• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality concerns and lead root cause and corrective action processes.
• Conduct supplier audits and assess ISO 9001 compliance.
• Track and report supplier performance metrics such as defect trends, non-conformance rates, and delivery accuracy.
• Review First Article Inspections, Certificates of Conformity, and test reports.
• Partner with purchasing, engineering, and production teams to resolve quality issues and ensure product conformance.
• Issue Supplier Corrective Action Requests and ensure timely resolution and verification.
• Inspect incoming materials for conformance to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Support onboarding and qualification of new suppliers, including site visits and capability evaluations.
• Drive process improvement efforts with suppliers to improve quality and reduce cost.
• Maintain records of supplier quality performance, audits, inspections, and improvement plans.

Skills

RCA

CAPA

FMEA

SPC

ISO 9001

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our team. The SQE will ensure supplier quality, lead root-cause analyses, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement across North America and beyond.

Key duties include supplier audits, CAPA management, and collaboration with purchasing, engineering, and production to assure conformance and reduce costs. Bachelor's degree required; 5+ years of experience.