Senior Supplier Quality Engineer: Lead Supplier Performance

CIRCOR International, Inc; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CIRCOR International, Inc. is seeking a Supplier Quality professional to lead audits, PPAP approvals, and supplier development across multiple sites in the Americas.

The role partners with quality, engineering, and sourcing teams to drive improvements and ensure adherence to APQP processes and ISO/AS standards. The position requires 5–7 years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and travel up to 30%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Science/Engineering required; 5–7 years in supplier quality/supplier development/strategic sourcing.
• Experience performing supplier audits, risk assessment, and core competencies assessment.
• Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans and ISO/TS/AS standards; willingness to travel ~30%.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate suppliers for quality, delivery, cost, and safety; conduct supplier audits and PPAP approvals.
• Lead supplier improvement projects and develop action plans; review KPIs and drive corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Commodity Managers and cross-functional teams to release Approved Suppliers.
• Drive quality systems deployment and use SPC/ Six Sigma methodologies to improve performance.
• Partner with site quality, engineering, and global sourcing to align standards and methods.
• Travel up to 30% to supplier sites and customer locations as needed.

Skills

Supplier evaluation

Quality systems

APQP PPAP

Six Sigma

Statistical SPC

Cross-functional

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

Minitab

ERP systems

Job description

CIRCOR International, Inc. is seeking a Supplier Quality professional to lead audits, PPAP approvals, and supplier development across multiple sites in the Americas.

The role partners with quality, engineering, and sourcing teams to drive improvements and ensure adherence to APQP processes and ISO/AS standards. The position requires 5–7 years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and travel up to 30%.