Senior Supplier Quality Engineer III: Lead Audits

Paligen Technologies; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Paligen Technologies in Tampa, FL is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer III to lead supplier quality activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will drive supplier audits, quality system implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives to meet contractual requirements.

Responsibilities include evaluating suppliers, developing QA controls, and monitoring KPIs such as On-Time Delivery and COPQ.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in Quality Assurance, manufacturing engineering, or similar role; 4+ years with degree.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS9100.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Project.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement and RCA/Corrective actions.
• Excellent problem-solving, judgment, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and select suppliers based on their ability to meet product and schedule requirements.
• Develop and implement supplier quality evaluation and control systems.
• Conduct supplier audits to drive process standardization and continuous improvement.
• Monitor and improve key supply chain KPIs, including on-time delivery and COPQ.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve supplier quality issues.
• Provide root cause and corrective/preventive analysis using tools like FMEA, Fishbone, A-3, SPC.
• Manage supplier performance metrics, assessment, and certification programs.
• Train suppliers to execute specific quality system processes.
• Coordinate with engineering and procurement to ensure supplier contract compliance.
• Represent Paligen to customers, suppliers, and teammates.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Influence actions

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Paligen Technologies in Tampa, FL is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer III to lead supplier quality activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will drive supplier audits, quality system implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives to meet contractual requirements.

Responsibilities include evaluating suppliers, developing QA controls, and monitoring KPIs such as On-Time Delivery and COPQ.