Supplier Quality Engineer

Panelmatic; Georgia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ISO-9001 lead/internal auditor cert.

Six Sigma Black Belt

CQE (Certified Quality Engineer)

Medical, dental, vision, HSA, life

Employer-paid medical premium (emp. no

401k with 100% match up to 4%

Educational reimbursement

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Panelmatic, Inc. seeks a detail-oriented Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure suppliers deliver components meeting quality, safety, and performance standards.

You will lead supplier audits, qualification, and approvals, working with engineering during new product introductions. The role emphasizes root cause analysis, corrective actions, and ongoing improvement of supplier quality metrics, with a strong focus on ISO-9001 compliance and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field is required.
• 3+ years of experience in quality engineering, preferably supplier quality.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and root-cause investigations.
• Familiarity with quality tools like FMEA, 8D, root-cause analysis, Six Sigma.
• Proficient in reading technical drawings and measuring/testing equipment.
• Experience with ISO-9001 QMS and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Selection, evaluation, approval and ongoing performance evaluation of suppliers.
• Conduct QMS and technical supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with quality management systems and applicable industry standards.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities for supplier-related nonconformances.
• Review and disposition non-conforming materials received from suppliers.
• Review and approve supplier quality documentation, inspection plans, and manufacturing processes.
• Support incoming inspection activities and disposition of nonconforming materials.
• Review and approve supplier-requested changes to processes, materials, or tooling.
• Collaborate with engineering and sourcing teams during new product introductions and supplier selection.
• Track supplier quality metrics and drive continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in supplier development initiatives to improve quality, delivery, and reliability.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Analytical thinking

Supplier audits

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field

Tools

FMEA

8D

Six Sigma

ERP systems

Job description

About Us:

Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to support expansion for our clients. We have produced control packages for many of America’s top corporations in the chemical, environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and utilities industries. We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology assures compliance with domestic and international standards. We can meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.

Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise assures you of our ability to handle the largest and most complex packages quickly and efficiently.

Job Summary:

Panelmatic is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Supplier Quality Engineer. The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for ensuring that external suppliers deliver components, materials, and assemblies that meet quality, safety, and performance standards. This role focuses on supplier selection and approval, audits, re-evaluation, continuous quality improvement, and root-cause corrective actions.

Job Duties:

• Selection, evaluation, approval and ongoing performance evaluation of suppliers.
• Conduct QMS and technical supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with quality management systems and applicable industry standards.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities for supplier-related nonconformances.
• Review and disposition non-conforming materials received from suppliers.
• Review and approve supplier quality documentation, inspection plans, and manufacturing processes.
• Support incoming inspection activities and disposition of nonconforming materials.
• Review and approve supplier-requested changes to processes, materials, or tooling.
• Collaborate with engineering and sourcing teams during new product introductions and supplier selection.
• Track supplier quality metrics and drive continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in supplier development initiatives to improve quality, delivery, and reliability.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in quality engineering, preferably supplier quality.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and root cause investigations.
• Familiarity with quality tools such as FMEA, 8D, Root Cause Analysis, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proficient in reading technical drawings and using measurement/testing equipment.
• Experience with ISO-9001 quality management systems (QMS).
• Computer literate and experience working with ERP systems.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to pass physical, drug, driving, and background check required.
• Alignment with company core values required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ISO-9001 lead/internal auditor certification.

• Certifications such as Six Sigma Black Belt, CQE (Certified Quality Engineer)

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD

• 100% medical premium paid for by Panelmatic for the employee-only level medical coverage

• o 80% paid for by Panelmatic and 20% paid for by the employee on all other level medical coverage (i.e., employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family)

• 401k with employer match of 100% up to 4%

• Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development provided

• PTO and paid holidays provided

• Career advancement opportunities

• Competitive wages

• Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years