Senior Supplier Quality Engineer — Lean Six Sigma Leader

Phase2 Technology; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Phase2 Technology is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier quality initiatives across material quality, supplier development, and audits. The role requires collaboration with procurement, engineering, and manufacturing to align supplier performance with company goals.

You will drive continuous improvement, perform root-cause analysis, and manage NPI material qualification. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in quality management, Six Sigma, and auditing with strong

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in supplier quality engineering or a similar role.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred; 5 years of project execution via LSSGB methodologies.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification and 7 years of project execution via LSSBB methodologies.
• Proficiency with Six Sigma, FMEA, SPC, and root cause analysis.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to mentor supplier teams.
• Ability to travel up to 50% to supplier sites.
• ISO 9001:2015 internal/audit knowledge and QM/MD/AU auditing experience.
• Strong PC skills: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access, Minitab.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the quality of materials meet standards and customer requirements through QA and supplier relationships.
• Supplier Development: collaborate with suppliers to enhance QMS and ensure compliance with standards.
• Quality Audits: conduct regular supplier audits to assess processes and identify improvements.
• Continuous Improvement: drive supplier-driven quality improvements to reduce defects.
• Problem Solving: root cause analysis, corrective actions, preventive measures.
• Product Qualification: ensure seamless supplier setup and execution of NPI material.
• Documentation: maintain records of supplier performance, audits, andCAPA.
• Training: provide training to suppliers on quality standards and tools.
• Collaboration: align supplier quality with procurement, engineering, and manufacturing.
• Compliance: ensure supplier compliance with regulatory requirements and standards.
• Reporting: present supplier quality performance to management.

Skills

LSS Green Belt

LSS Black Belt

Six Sigma

FMEA

SPC

Root Cause Analysis

Quality Tools

Data Analysis

Communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Detail-oriented

Multi-projects

Education

Engineering Degree (Mechanical/Electrical)

Quality Management Degree

Advanced Technical Degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Access

Minitab

Job description

Phase2 Technology is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier quality initiatives across material quality, supplier development, and audits. The role requires collaboration with procurement, engineering, and manufacturing to align supplier performance with company goals.

You will drive continuous improvement, perform root-cause analysis, and manage NPI material qualification. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in quality management, Six Sigma, and auditing with strong