Senior Supplier Quality Lead - Travel & Impact

Carter Machinery Company, Inc.; Mechanicsville (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tool allowances

Overtime opportunities

Shift differential

Job summary

Carter Machinery Company, Inc. is seeking a Supplier Quality Lead to oversee supplier quality performance and drive continuous improvement. The role includes leading supplier audits, managing corrective actions, and coordinating with customers on quality issues.

The position requires at least five years in quality engineering, supervisory experience, and travel up to 50%. Competitive base plus commissions applies in a sales-related compensation plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in quality engineering or related role.
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field preferred
• Certification in quality methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, ASQ) is a plus
• In-depth knowledge of quality assurance and control procedures, concepts, and methodologies
• Valid driver’s license
• Excellent driving record
• Willingness to travel up to 50%
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Manage quality performance of assigned suppliers
• Review and approve issuance of supplier corrective action requests
• Review and approve closure of supplier corrective action requests
• Lead customer quality meetings regarding supplier failures
• Lead supplier qualification audits and drive closure of findings
• Establish processes with new suppliers including customer required documentation and ship loose standards
• Manage and support customer audits and closure of findings
• Work in coordination with team to achieve Continuous Improvement goals and objectives
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Quality engineering

Supervisory experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Six Sigma

Job description

Carter Machinery Company, Inc. is seeking a Supplier Quality Lead to oversee supplier quality performance and drive continuous improvement. The role includes leading supplier audits, managing corrective actions, and coordinating with customers on quality issues.

The position requires at least five years in quality engineering, supervisory experience, and travel up to 50%. Competitive base plus commissions applies in a sales-related compensation plan.