Senior Supplier Quality Engineer - Lead Global Quality

DataDirect Networks; United States; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly Competitive Vacation Plans

Paid Holidays

Bonus Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision

Paid Leave Programs

Anniversary and Recognition Awards

Job summary

DataDirect Networks is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to provide dedicated QA support for manufacturing and supplier base. You will collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, NPI, Test, and Supply Chain teams to improve supplier performance, prevent quality escapes, and implement corrective actions.

The role focuses on our primary manufacturing partner and platform products, with broader supplier quality responsibilities across the base.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in Supplier Quality or related field.
• Strong knowledge of root‑cause analysis, 8D, CAPA/SCAR, and audits.
• Experience with electronics manufacturing and PCBA/server/storage systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and drive supplier quality performance, yield and defect trends.
• Lead and verify process implementation and effectiveness.
• Lead supplier/process audits on a routine, risk-based basis.
• Investigate failures with Quality and Engineering to prevent recurrence.
• Support supplier NPI, FAI, qualification, ramp and readiness.
• Evaluate processes and drive defect-prevention improvements.
• Analyze supplier data to identify trends and risks.
• Coordinate cross-functional resolution of major quality issues.
• Partner with Receiving and Production Quality to improve containment.
• Improve traceability, controls, inspection and change-control.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and escalate concerns.

Skills

Supplier Quality

Quality Engineering

Root Cause Analysis

8D

CAPA/SCAR

Auditing

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Communication

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PCBA

Job description

DataDirect Networks is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to provide dedicated QA support for manufacturing and supplier base. You will collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, NPI, Test, and Supply Chain teams to improve supplier performance, prevent quality escapes, and implement corrective actions.

The role focuses on our primary manufacturing partner and platform products, with broader supplier quality responsibilities across the base.