Senior Supplier Quality Engineer – Audits & Improvements

Knorr-Bremse; Avon (OH); On-site; USD 83,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Zelisko is seeking a Supplier Quality Professional to ensure suppliers meet quality and safety requirements. The role coordinates audits, quality planning, and supplier development across Purchasing, Engineering, and Operations.

The candidate will lead 8D, RCA, FMEA, SPC, and CAPA activities, collaborate with international suppliers, and travel to supplier sites as needed. Strong communication and project management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering or related field.
• Experience in supplier quality management and audits.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and industry standards.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and international suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, and document audits at supplier locations to verify compliance with requirements.
• Define quality specifications with Purchasing and Engineering.
• Evaluate, qualify, and approve suppliers based on capabilities.
• Develop quality planning for semi-finished products, including inspection plans and validation procedures.
• Lead supplier workshops and development programs to improve performance.
• Monitor supplier quality, KPIs, and delivery performance.
• Drive supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead 8D, root cause analysis, FMEA, SPC, and CAPA activities.
• Prepare and present reports on supplier audits and performance.

Skills

Supplier quality management

Auditing methodologies

APQP/PPAP

Root Cause Analysis

FMEA

SPC

CAPA

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering/Quality/Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Zelisko is seeking a Supplier Quality Professional to ensure suppliers meet quality and safety requirements. The role coordinates audits, quality planning, and supplier development across Purchasing, Engineering, and Operations.

The candidate will lead 8D, RCA, FMEA, SPC, and CAPA activities, collaborate with international suppliers, and travel to supplier sites as needed. Strong communication and project management skills are essential.