Strategic Supplier Quality Lead

CIRCOR International, Inc.; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CIRCOR International, Inc. in Monroe, NC, is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to lead audits, PPAP, and supplier development. You will partner with quality, engineering, and global sourcing to improve supplier performance, reduce defects, and ensure on-time delivery.

Bachelor’s in engineering and 5–7 years in supplier quality preferred; travel up to 30% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering with 5+ years in supplier quality.
• Experience in PPAP, APQP and ISO/TS standards (ISO 9001 / TS16949 / AS9100).
• Analytical, problem-solving and cross-functional teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and select world-class suppliers for quality, delivery, cost, and safety.
• Perform supplier quality audits of systems, processes, and products.
• Lead supplier corrective actions and drive continuous improvement.
• Review samples and drive PPAP approvals with stakeholders.
• Develop supplier performance reports and action plans.
• Collaborate with quality, engineering and regional teams to set standards.

Skills

Supplier evaluation

Supplier development

QMS audits

PPAP APQP

FMEA

Six Sigma

SPC

ISO 9001/TS16949/AS9100

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Science/Engineering – Mechanical / Production / Industrial / Metallurgy

Job description

CIRCOR International, Inc. in Monroe, NC, is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to lead audits, PPAP, and supplier development. You will partner with quality, engineering, and global sourcing to improve supplier performance, reduce defects, and ensure on-time delivery.

Bachelor’s in engineering and 5–7 years in supplier quality preferred; travel up to 30% may be required.