Senior Supplier Quality Engineer - Continuous Improvement

Mississippi Power Co; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerSecure is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to support the supplier quality manager in aligning supplier processes with design intent and PowerSecure requirements. The role emphasizes continued process and product improvement, supplier qualification, and risk analysis.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in engineering, 5+ years in supplier quality, and hands-on experience with PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, and ERP systems such as SAP or IFS. Travel up to 50% is expected.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in mechanical, electrical or equivalent engineering.
• ASQ certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in supplier quality engineering, quality assurance, or a similar role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Hands-on experience in supply chain development and supplier qualification.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical assembly drawings.
• Experience with fabrication or electrical switchgear components preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP or IFS preferred).
• Experience with PFMEA, Control Plans, and MSA.
• Experience with auditing and evaluating new suppliers.
• Experience with measuring system evaluation.
• Expertise in structured root-cause analysis tools (8D, 5-Why, Red X, etc).

Responsibilities

• Execute PowerSecure Supplier Quality functions including Advanced Quality Planning.
• Manage supplier qualification: review documents and perform on-site audits.
• Monitor and analyze quality performance to drive KPIs.
• Improve supplier introduction, qualification, and technical evaluations.
• Evaluate and recommend supplier selections; drive supplier continuous improvement.
• Define incoming inspection requirements via risk analysis.
• Support quality system changes to drive manufacturing efficiencies.
• Drive a Right the First Time mentality within the supply base.
• Review assembly specifications for manufacturability with engineering.
• Participate in internal quality system audits.
• Promote continuous improvement across manufacturing teams.
• Travel to supplier sites (up to ~50%), leading audits and corrective actions.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Project management

Leadership

Education

BS degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

ASQ certification

Tools

SAP

IFS

PFMEA

Control Plans

MSA

Auditing

8D

5-Why

Root cause analysis

Job description

PowerSecure is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to support the supplier quality manager in aligning supplier processes with design intent and PowerSecure requirements. The role emphasizes continued process and product improvement, supplier qualification, and risk analysis.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in engineering, 5+ years in supplier quality, and hands-on experience with PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, and ERP systems such as SAP or IFS. Travel up to 50% is expected.