Senior Supplier Quality Engineer - Global Supplier Development

Circor Careers; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CIRCOR is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier quality initiatives across our Americas supply base. You will evaluate suppliers, perform audits, and drive PPAP and APQP processes to ensure first article conformance and robust processes.

You will collaborate with site quality, engineering, procurement, and regional teams to develop standards, monitor KPI performance, and implement continuous improvement projects while traveling up to 30% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Science/Engineering – Mechanical / Production / Industrial / Metallurgy.
• 5–7 years of experience in supplier quality / supplier development / strategic sourcing.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and ISO 9001 / TS16949 / AS 9100.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and select world class suppliers for quality, delivery, and cost.
• Perform supplier quality audits and PPAP approvals.
• Lead supplier improvement projects and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and commodity managers.
• Develop supplier performance reports and KPI reviews.
• Drive implementation of the Supplier Quality Manual across the supply base.
• Support non-conformance handling and corrective actions.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Supplier evaluation

Supplier performance

Statistical methods

Stakeholder management

Time management

Communication skills

PPAP/APQP

Quality standards

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

Quality standards

Job description

CIRCOR is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier quality initiatives across our Americas supply base. You will evaluate suppliers, perform audits, and drive PPAP and APQP processes to ensure first article conformance and robust processes.

You will collaborate with site quality, engineering, procurement, and regional teams to develop standards, monitor KPI performance, and implement continuous improvement projects while traveling up to 30% as needed.