Senior Supplier Quality Engineer - Hybrid

Knorr-Bremse; Westminster (MD); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Vacation 120h

Parental leave 6 weeks

Stock purchase plan

Annual bonus up to 10%

Job summary

Zelisko Energy USA in Springfield is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to drive supplier development and ensure quality standards across the supply base. The role focuses on audits, specification definition, and collaboration with Purchasing, Engineering, and Operations to uphold compliance.

You will travel to supplier sites, lead improvement initiatives, and mentor teams, while ensuring robust quality controls and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in engineering or related field.
• Strong knowledge of supplier quality management principles.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and supplier audits.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, and document supplier audits to verify compliance.
• Define quality specs and qualification criteria with stakeholders.
• Evaluate and qualify suppliers based on capability and performance.
• Develop and implement quality plans for semi-finished products.
• Lead supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage escalation when targets or compliance are not met.
• Provide guidance on product quality requirements and processes.

Skills

Supplier quality management

Auditing

Quality planning

Root cause analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Zelisko Energy USA in Springfield is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to drive supplier development and ensure quality standards across the supply base. The role focuses on audits, specification definition, and collaboration with Purchasing, Engineering, and Operations to uphold compliance.

You will travel to supplier sites, lead improvement initiatives, and mentor teams, while ensuring robust quality controls and reporting.