Senior Supplier Quality Engineer: Drive Excellence

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, HSA, termlife

401K and bonus

Educational reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Panelmatic is seeking a detail-oriented Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure external suppliers deliver components and assemblies that meet quality, safety, and performance standards. The role focuses on supplier selection, audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement across raw materials and fabrication.

The successful candidate will lead supplier evaluations, reviews of quality documentation, and collaboration with engineering and sourcing during new product introductions, driving

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in quality engineering, with at least 3 years in supplier quality.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and root cause investigations.
• Familiarity with quality tools such as FMEA, 8D, Root Cause Analysis, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proficient in reading technical drawings and using measurement/testing equipment.
• Experience with ISO-9001 quality management systems (QMS).
• Computer literate and experience working with ERP systems.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to pass physical, drug, driving, and background check required.
• Alignment with company core values required.

Responsibilities

• Selection, evaluation, approval and ongoing performance evaluation of suppliers.
• Conduct QMS and technical supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with quality management systems and applicable industry standards.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities for supplier-related nonconformances.
• Review and disposition non-conforming materials received from suppliers.
• Review and approve supplier quality documentation, inspection plans, and manufacturing processes.
• Support incoming inspection activities and disposition of nonconforming materials.
• Review and approve supplier-requested changes to processes, materials, or tooling.
• Collaborate with engineering and sourcing teams during new product introductions and supplier selection.
• Track supplier quality metrics and drive continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in supplier development initiatives to improve quality, delivery, and reliability.

Skills

Quality engineering

Supplier quality

Audits

Root cause analysis

FMEA

Six Sigma

Reading drawings

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial engineering or related technical field

Job description

Panelmatic is seeking a detail-oriented Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure external suppliers deliver components and assemblies that meet quality, safety, and performance standards. The role focuses on supplier selection, audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement across raw materials and fabrication.

The successful candidate will lead supplier evaluations, reviews of quality documentation, and collaboration with engineering and sourcing during new product introductions, driving