Supplier Quality Engineer

SolomonEdwards; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Life & Disability Insurance

Tuition Assistance & Professional Dev.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

SolomonEdwards is partnering with a global manufacturer to hire a Supplier Quality Engineer. The role focuses on improving supplier processes, solving quality challenges at the source, and driving continuous improvement across the supplier base.

You will qualify and onboard suppliers, conduct audits, support new product launches with qualification and FAI, and perform root cause analysis to drive CAPA with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of Supplier Quality Engineering experience.
• Experience with cast, machined, or manufactured components.
• Knowledge of supplier audits and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Qualify and onboard new suppliers and manage quality performance.
• Conduct supplier audits and evaluate processes for quality compliance.
• Support new product launches via qualification, FAI, and process validation.
• Investigate supplier quality issues and drive CAPA.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Sourcing, and Operations to improve supplier performance.
• Track supplier metrics and seek continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills

Supplier quality engineering

Root cause analysis

CAPA

Audits

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Minitab

Microsoft Office

Job description

I'm partnering with a leading global manufacturer to identify a Supplier Quality Engineer who enjoys working directly with suppliers, improving manufacturing processes, and solving quality challenges at the source.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to expand their supplier quality experience while partnering with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement across the supply base.

Responsibilities:

• Qualify and onboard new suppliers while managing the quality performance of existing supplier partners.
• Conduct supplier audits and evaluate manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Support new product launches through supplier qualification, first article inspections, process validation, and production readiness.
• Investigate supplier quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Collaborate with Engineering, Sourcing, and Operations to improve supplier performance and reduce quality risks.
• Track supplier performance metrics and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field
• 3+ years of Supplier Quality Engineering experience
• Experience working with cast, machined, or manufactured components
• Knowledge of supplier audits, quality systems, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
• Familiarity with statistical analysis tools, Minitab, and Microsoft Office
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across suppliers and internal teams
• Willingness to travel up to 50%

Preferred Qualifications

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
• Experience with quality management systems and supplier development initiatives

Benefits Include:

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Tuition Assistance & Professional Development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career growth opportunities with a global manufacturing organization

If you're passionate about improving supplier performance, partnering with world-class manufacturers, and making a direct impact on product quality, apply today!

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