Supplier Quality Engineer

Latitude Inc; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Latitude Inc in Dayton, Ohio is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure supplied materials meet quality standards and regulatory requirements. You will partner with suppliers, engineering, manufacturing and procurement to drive supplier performance, maintain QMS compliance, and support continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Responsibilities include evaluating suppliers, conducting audits, driving SCAR/CAPA, performing root-cause analysis with 8D/5 Whys, supporting NPI with

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, qualify, and monitor suppliers to ensure compliance with company and industry quality standards.
• Conduct supplier audits (on-site and remote) to assess QMS effectiveness and identify risks.
• Drive supplier corrective and preventive actions (SCAR/CAPA) and verify effectiveness.
• Collaborate with suppliers on root cause analysis using tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, and FMEA.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) by ensuring supplier readiness and PPAP/APQP documentation.
• Review and approve supplier quality documentation including control plans, inspection plans, and process flow diagrams.
• Analyze supplier performance metrics and develop improvement plans.
• Partner with procurement and engineering teams to resolve supplier-related quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485, AS9100, or IATF 16949 (as applicable).
• Participate in internal audits and maintain documentation aligned with the organization’s QMS.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, improve yield, and optimize supplier processes.
• Provide technical guidance and training to suppliers on quality requirements and best practices.

Job description

Position Summary:

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for ensuring that supplied materials and components meet company quality standards and regulatory requirements. This role partners closely with suppliers, engineering, manufacturing, and procurement teams to drive supplier performance, maintain Quality Management System (QMS) compliance, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, qualify, and monitor suppliers to ensure compliance with company and industry quality standards.
• Conduct supplier audits (on-site and remote) to assess QMS effectiveness and identify risks.
• Drive supplier corrective and preventive actions (SCAR/CAPA) and verify effectiveness.
• Collaborate with suppliers on root cause analysis using tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, and FMEA.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) by ensuring supplier readiness and PPAP/APQP documentation.
• Review and approve supplier quality documentation including control plans, inspection plans, and process flow diagrams.
• Analyze supplier performance metrics and develop improvement plans.
• Partner with procurement and engineering teams to resolve supplier-related quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485, AS9100, or IATF 16949 (as applicable).
• Participate in internal audits and maintain documentation aligned with the organization’s QMS.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, improve yield, and optimize supplier processes.
• Provide technical guidance and training to suppliers on quality requirements and best practices.