Supplier Quality Coordinator

Alexander Dennis Limited; Las Vegas, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Dennis Limited in Las Vegas seeks a Supplier Quality Coordinator to ensure suppliers provide materials meeting engineering, quality, and operational standards, enabling uninterrupted manufacturing of double-deck buses for North America. You will drive quality improvements through SCARs, root-cause investigations, and cross-functional collaboration to reduce risk and sustain conforming materials.

This role requires post-secondary education in a related field and 2–4 years in

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Engineering, Quality Management, Operations, Supply Chain, or related discipline.
• 2-4 years' experience in manufacturing, quality control, supplier quality, or related operational environment.
• Knowledge of quality management tools and methodologies including 5 Whys, 8D, CAPA, and basic FMEA.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and quality data analysis.
• Experience using ERP and/or Quality Management Systems (SAP, MasterControl, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or AS9100 is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Investigate supplier quality issues and assess compliance with engineering, quality, and contractual requirements.
• Raise, manage, and track Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) through effective closure.
• Lead and support root cause investigations using structured problem-solving and corrective action methodologies.
• Coordinate receiving inspection activities and verify incoming materials against specifications and quality standards.
• Review supplier quality documentation, including FAI, PPAP, Certificates of Analysis, and related records.
• Maintain supplier quality records, non-conformance data, performance scorecards, and reporting metrics.
• Monitor supplier performance, analyze trends, identify risks, and elevate issues to support production continuity.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to resolve quality concerns and ensure the supply of conforming materials.
• Support supplier assessments, onboarding activities, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve supplier quality performance

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Quality data analysis

Education

Post-secondary education in Engineering/Quality Management/Operations/Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

MasterControl

Microsoft Excel

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Supplier Quality Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that suppliers consistently deliver materials and components that meet quality, engineering, and operational requirements, supporting uninterrupted manufacturing operations. The role drives supplier quality improvement through non-conformance management, corrective action resolution, supplier performance monitoring, and cross-functional collaboration to reduce risk, prevent recurring issues, and maintain a reliable supply of conforming products.

Be part of our Las Vegas team, supporting Southern Nevada’s transportation and manufacturing industry by producing double-deck buses for customers across North America. As the only facility of its kind in North America, our site is a hub for cutting-edge transit solutions. Are you ready to embrace the challenge? Come build the future of mobility with us.

WHY JOIN US:

• Beapart of a teamleading the world’s electrification of mass mobility
• Competitive Wagesand comprehensive benefit packagewithimmediate benefit eligibility
• Paid holidays and vacation
• 401K with generous company match
• Passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world
• Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowersteam members
• On-the-job trainingin acontinuous learning environment(we invested$15.9 million in 2024)
• Advancement opportunities within our family of companies

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Investigate supplier quality issues and assess compliance with engineering, quality, and contractual requirements.
• Raise, manage, and track Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) through effective closure.
• Lead and support root cause investigations using structured problem-solving and corrective action methodologies.
• Coordinate receiving inspection activities and verify incoming materials against specifications and quality standards.
• Review supplier quality documentation, including FAI, PPAP, Certificates of Analysis, and related records.
• Maintain supplier quality records, non-conformance data, performance scorecards, and reporting metrics.
• Monitor supplier performance, analyze trends, identify risks, and elevate issues to support production continuity.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to resolve quality concerns and ensure the supply of conforming materials.
• Support supplier assessments, onboarding activities, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve supplier quality performance

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Post-secondary education in Engineering, Quality Management, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
• 2-4 years' experience in manufacturing, quality control, supplier quality, or a related operational environment.
• Knowledge of quality management tools and methodologies including 5 Whys, 8D, CAPA, and basic FMEA.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and quality data analysis.
• Experience using ERP and/or Quality Management Systems (SAP, MasterControl, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or AS9100 is desirable.

OUR WHY:

We exist to move people. Our mission is to design, deliver, and support market-leading bus and motorcoach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable. Our values—safety, quality, integrity, accountability, teamwork, and sustainability—areat the core of everything we do. NFI Group | We Move People - YouTube

Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI offers a wide range of propulsion-agnostic bus and coach platforms, including market leading electric models. Through its low- and zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets today’s urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities through connected, clean, and sustainable transportation. News and information is available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, nfi.parts, www.alexander-dennis.com, arbocsv.com, and carfaircomposites.com.

Alexander Dennisis committed to administering all employment matters in accordance with the value we place on fostering an inclusive and welcoming workplace that values the contributions of all team members. We ensure that all employment decisions are based upon merit and comply with applicable employment legislation and requirements. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidates’ request.