Supplier Quality Engineer

Latitude Inc; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading quality engineering firm in Dayton, Ohio, is looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure that suppliers meet quality standards and regulatory requirements. This role involves evaluating and monitoring supplier performance, conducting audits, and driving corrective actions. The ideal candidate will have experience in quality engineering and knowledge of relevant ISO standards. The position offers a salary range of $70,000 to $95,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality engineering, especially in supplier quality.
• Knowledge of ISO standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485.
• Ability to conduct effective supplier audits.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and monitor supplier compliance with quality standards.
• Conduct audits to assess QMS effectiveness and identify risks.
• Drive corrective actions and verify effectiveness.

Skills

Supplier audits

Root cause analysis techniques

8D methodology

Quality Management Systems

Continuous improvement

Tools

FMEA

Fishbone diagram

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.

$70,000 - $95,000 a year