Strategic Supplier Quality & Development Engineer

Optomec Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Optomec Inc. in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is seeking a Supplier Engineer to ensure the quality and performance of outsourced components. In this role, you will manage supplier development, quality assurance, and risk mitigation while collaborating with suppliers on technical issues.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 1-3 years of related experience. Optomec offers competitive benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• 1-3 years of experience in supplier quality or related engineering role.
• In-depth knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001, IATF 16949).
• Experience with SolidWorks.
• Ability to conduct supplier audits.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify potential suppliers based on quality standards.
• Establish quality assurance processes for suppliers.
• Facilitate collaboration with suppliers on technical issues.
• Track supplier performance using KPIs.
• Proactively mitigate risks within the supply chain.
• Participate in new product development processes.
• Conduct supplier audits for compliance.

Skills

Supplier quality management

Supplier development

Quality assurance

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Technical drawing interpretation

SolidWorks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Optomec Inc. in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is seeking a Supplier Engineer to ensure the quality and performance of outsourced components. In this role, you will manage supplier development, quality assurance, and risk mitigation while collaborating with suppliers on technical issues.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 1-3 years of related experience. Optomec offers competitive benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, and professional development opportunities.