Supplier Quality Engineer

Nefab; Coppell (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Nefab Packaging Americas is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to establish supplier quality standards, define incoming inspection criteria, and uphold material integrity across regional sites. You will lead supplier qualification, audits and the SCAR process, applying 8D/5-Why root-cause methods and driving improvements with Lean and Six Sigma.

This hybrid role includes domestic and international travel up to 35% and collaboration with Sourcing, Engineering and Manufacturing teams to meet

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quality Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 4–7 years of progressive supplier quality or manufacturing quality experience.
• Experience with quality management systems (ISO 9001) or supplier auditing in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of packaging materials and global packaging regulations (EUDR, PPWR).
• Strong analytical and root-cause skills (8D, Ishikawa, FMEA, SPC).
• ERP quality modules and data analytics experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish and enforce supplier quality standards and incoming inspection criteria.
• Lead supplier qualification, audits, SCAR management and root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with Sourcing, Engineering and Manufacturing to improve supplier performance.
• Deploy continuous improvement initiatives across the supply base.

Skills

Supplier quality engineering

Quality data analysis

Root-cause analysis

Auditing

Lean Six Sigma

8D/5-Why

ERP quality modules

Documentation review

Communication & negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

ISO 9001

Job description

Supplier Quality Engineer, Nefab Packaging Americas

Nefab Group is on a growth journey and we are dependent on high-performance people to succeed. Our Quality and Sourcing organization is vital for us to deliver reliable, compliant and defect-free material solutions to our customers. We are now looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team at Nefab Packaging - Americas.

As Supplier Quality Engineer you will be responsible for establishing and enforcing supplier quality standards, incoming inspection criteria and material acceptance protocols across our regional manufacturing sites. You will lead supplier qualification, auditing and performance management, manage the Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR) process with root-cause analysis (8D, 5-Why), and drive supplier compliance with global environmental and packaging regulations such as EUDR and PPWR. You will contribute to Nefab's success by protecting operational efficiency, mitigating regulatory risk and ensuring the incoming material integrity that supports our customer commitments.

You will be a critical partner to Sourcing, Portfolio, Engineering and Manufacturing teams, including new supplier onboarding, material qualification and first article inspections. In the Quality organization, you will track supplier performance metrics such as Supplier Defect Rate (PPM), quality OTIF and SCAR closure timelines. You will also deploy continuous improvement initiatives across the supply base using Lean, Six Sigma and Nefab Way methodologies, building productive, long-term vendor partnerships while holding suppliers accountable.

This is a hybrid role with domestic and international travel of up to 35%, and remote work when not traveling. Candidates must live in a metropolitan area near one of our Nefab sites.

Your Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Quality Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain or a related technical field
• 4-7 years of progressive experience in supplier quality engineering or manufacturing quality roles
• Proven experience with quality management systems (ISO 9001) or technical supplier auditing in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in industrial packaging, wood/timber supply chains, plastics or corrugated manufacturing is highly preferred
• Solid understanding of global packaging regulations, material compliance and sustainability standards (e.g., EUDR, PPWR, chain-of-custody tracking)
• Strong analytical and root-cause problem-solving skills (8D, Ishikawa/Fishbone, FMEA, SPC)
• Advanced experience with ERP quality modules, electronic CAPA systems and data analytics tools
• Detail-oriented when reviewing technical material specifications, mill certificates and compliance documentation
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Results-oriented, with a strong sense of urgency and the ability to manage multiple priority investigations under tight production deadlines
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on alignment between plant quality, corporate sourcing and technical engineering teams
• Quality certifications (e.g., ASQ CQE, CQA, or Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt) are a plus
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to (25% - 35%)

Company Values and Ways of Working

Our core values are Simplicity, Empowerment and Respect. Our ways of working are characterized by Customer First, Cooperation, and Communication. This means that we are always putting customers first, through cooperation and communication. We respect each other and the environment. People are empowered to grow and innovate to simplify.

Application

Latest November 28.

Nefab is an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to building teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe everyone has talent, and therefore welcome all applications.

We are part of the Nefab Group, which was founded in 1949 and is a world leading global provider of sustainable packaging solutions and logistics optimization services. Nefab saves environmental and financial resources by optimizing supply chains. We do this by innovating together with our customers to create smarter packaging and logistics solutions while always respecting people and high ethical standards. This contributes to a better tomorrow for our customers, society, and the environment.

With more than 75 years of experience combined with competence and presence in 39 countries, we offer global solutions and local service worldwide to companies in industries such as Telecom, Datacom, Semicon, Energy, Medtech, Mining & Construction, and LiB & E-mobility. Nefab Group has around 5,500 employees with a yearly turnover of 10.3 BSEK. The owners are the Nordgren/Pihl family and FAM AB, a privately owned holding company within the Wallenberg Ecosystem.