Strategic Supplier Quality Engineer

The Recruiting Hive; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in Omaha, Nebraska to ensure materials and components meet defined quality standards and align with customer requirements. You will serve as the primary liaison with suppliers on quality issues, audits, and continuous improvement programs.

You will lead supplier qualification, on-site audits, and performance scorecards, collaborating with Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations while traveling 40–60% to drive improvement and ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering, supply chain, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in supplier quality engineering or related field.
• Working knowledge of PPAP, FMEA, SPC, 8D, and root-cause analysis.
• Experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or other quality standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and maintains supplier quality assurance standards, processes, and procedures.
• Conducts on-site supplier audits to assess quality management systems and process capability.
• Leads supplier qualification activities including initial assessments, process validation, and approval.
• Manages supplier performance metrics and scorecards; drives improvement with suppliers.
• Uses root cause analysis and 8D methodology to resolve supplier quality issues.
• Collaborates with Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations to resolve non-conforming material issues.
• Reviews supplier PPAPs, FAI reports, and other quality documentation.
• Supports supplier improvement plans and monitors implementation.
• Ensures compliance with ISO standards (9001, 14001, REACH/RoHS).
• Maintains records of audits, corrective actions, and performance.
• Communicates quality expectations to suppliers.
• Supports ISO internal audit processes.
• Travels domestically and internationally 40-60% depending on project needs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Tools

PPAP

FMEA

SPC

8D

Root Cause Analysis

Job description

The Recruiting Hive is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in Omaha, Nebraska to ensure materials and components meet defined quality standards and align with customer requirements. You will serve as the primary liaison with suppliers on quality issues, audits, and continuous improvement programs.

You will lead supplier qualification, on-site audits, and performance scorecards, collaborating with Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations while traveling 40–60% to drive improvement and ensure