Senior Supplier Quality Engineer – On-site w/ Flexibility

Cummins; Jamestown (NY); On-site; USD 88,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Jamestown, NY is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to strengthen supplier quality and drive readiness across manufacturing operations.

You will lead root-cause analyses, audits, and continuous improvement programs to ensure components meet stringent engineering and regulatory requirements. The role requires a Engineering degree and a track record of collaborating with engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, and suppliers to improve reliability and performance throughout

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead supplier quality initiatives, influence stakeholders, and drive measurable improvements across complex manufacturing environments.
• Strong expertise in quality systems, manufacturing processes, and product validation methodologies, with a focus on defect prevention and process control.
• Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities using data-driven approaches to identify root causes, implement sustainable solutions, and improve performance.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen supplier quality performance by building collaborative partnerships with suppliers, customers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Drive supplier readiness and manufacturing excellence through effective supplier selection, development, and validation activities.
• Ensure components consistently meet engineering, regulatory, and customer requirements through robust quality planning practices.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective action implementation to prevent recurring quality issues and protect customer satisfaction.
• Conduct supplier audits that identify risks, improve compliance, and enhance overall operational performance.
• Advance zero-defect manufacturing initiatives by applying APQP, AIAG methodologies, and quality best practices.
• Champion continuous improvement projects that reduce variation, improve process capability, and deliver measurable business results.
• Influence quality-focused decisions across product development and supply chain activities to support long-term reliability and performance.

Skills

Supplier quality leadership

Quality systems

Data-driven problem solving

GD&T interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Statistical analysis

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Cummins Inc. in Jamestown, NY is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to strengthen supplier quality and drive readiness across manufacturing operations.

You will lead root-cause analyses, audits, and continuous improvement programs to ensure components meet stringent engineering and regulatory requirements. The role requires a Engineering degree and a track record of collaborating with engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, and suppliers to improve reliability and performance throughout