Senior Supplier Quality Engineer Lead Audits

Panelmatic Inc.; Georgia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K and bonus

PTO and holidays

Career advancement

Competitive wages

Job summary

Panelmatic, Inc. seeks a detail-oriented Lead Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure external suppliers deliver components meeting quality, safety, and performance standards.

The role focuses on supplier selection, audits, continuous improvement, root-cause corrective actions, and collaboration with engineering and sourcing during new product introductions.

Experience with ISO-9001, Six Sigma, and QMS is preferred; strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in quality engineering, preferably 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.

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

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

FMEA

8D

Six Sigma

ERP systems

Job description

Panelmatic, Inc. seeks a detail-oriented Lead Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure external suppliers deliver components meeting quality, safety, and performance standards.

The role focuses on supplier selection, audits, continuous improvement, root-cause corrective actions, and collaboration with engineering and sourcing during new product introductions.

Experience with ISO-9001, Six Sigma, and QMS is preferred; strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.