Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer

Nordson Corporation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordson Corporation is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier quality performance and drive continuous improvement. This role requires strong independence and decision-making capabilities to influence suppliers and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and over 8 years of relevant experience, especially in supplier quality management and manufacturing quality engineering. Key responsibilities include leading audits, owning corrective actions, and collaborating with engineering teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Supplier Quality or Manufacturing Quality Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality systems.
• Experience working independently with suppliers and cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality management activities, including audits and performance reviews.
• Own supplier corrective and preventive action processes to ensure improvements.
• Partner with Engineering and Operations to improve product quality.

Skills

Supplier Quality Management

Root Cause Analysis

Lean / Six Sigma

Electronics / PCBA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier quality performance, drive continuous improvement, and serve as a technical authority across supplier, manufacturing, and engineering functions. This role requires strong independence, decision‑making capability, and the ability to influence suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality management activities, including audits, performance reviews, and corrective action closure.
• Own supplier corrective and preventive action processes and ensure sustainable improvements.
• Lead new supplier qualification and new part approval activities.
• Analyze quality trends, reduce DPPM, and mitigate supply risk.
• Partner with Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations to improve product and process quality.
• Support and lead internal, customer, and certification audits.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to Quality Engineers and technicians.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience in Supplier Quality or Manufacturing Quality Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality systems.
• Proven experience with root cause analysis, Lean / Six Sigma methodologies, and supplier development.
• Experience working independently with suppliers and cross‑functional teams.
• Electronics / PCBA experience and IPC knowledge are a plus.