Supplier Quality Engineer

Socket.dev; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Life insurance

Job summary

GTI in Goodyear, AZ is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to qualify suppliers, audit processes, and drive corrective actions across the supply base. You will work with engineering, quality, and procurement to ensure materials and subassemblies meet GTI standards.

Responsibilities include audits, FAI/PPAP, PPAP submissions, SCAR management, and APQP support for new product introductions. Travel to supplier facilities is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field required.
• Experience in supplier quality, quality engineering, or manufacturing quality in an industrial environment (4+ years).
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and Control Plans.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and weld symbols.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier audits, capability assessments, and process evaluations for conformance to standards.
• Support supplier onboarding including First Article Inspections (FAI) and PPAP submissions.
• Review supplier quality docs such as control plans, PFMEAs, and inspection reports.
• Lead Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR) using 8D/5 Why/Fishbone methodologies.
• Monitor KPIs like defect rates, on-time delivery, COPQ, and action cycle time.
• Collaborate with Engineering to define inspection criteria and acceptance standards.
• Support APQP activities for new product launches and changes.
• Investigate nonconforming materials and coordinate containment and disposition.

Skills

ISO 9001

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

Control Plans

Root cause analysis

Reading engineering drawings

Statistical process control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related technical field

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

GTI is a contract manufacturing partner supporting customers in renewable energy, power generation, infrastructure, and industrial systems. We fabricate custom designed, purpose-built enclosures and skids for our customers and perform mechanical and electrical integration in-house, delivering a true turn‑key product to our customers. Our scope spans Engineering, prototype builds, through full production, requiring teams that can move fast, adapt, and execute with precision.

GTI Values: Safety I Quality I Customer Obsession I Speed I Agility

Position Overview

GTI is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to support supplier qualification, auditing, performance management, and corrective action initiatives across the supply base. This role works directly with suppliers and internal engineering, quality, and procurement teams to ensure purchased materials, fabricated components, and subassemblies meet GTI’s technical and regulatory standards. The Supplier Quality Engineer plays a hands‑on role in driving root cause resolution, reducing supplier variability, and supporting new product introduction readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier audits, capability assessments, and process evaluations to ensure conformance with engineering and quality standards
• Support supplier onboarding activities including First Article Inspections (FAI), PPAP submissions, and technical validation reviews
• Review supplier quality documentation including control plans, PFMEAs, process flow diagrams, and inspection reports
• Drive Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR) using structured root cause methodologies (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone)
• Monitor supplier KPIs including defect rates, on‑time delivery, cost of poor quality (COPQ), and corrective action cycle time
• Collaborate with Engineering to define inspection criteria, critical characteristics, and acceptance standards
• Support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities for new product launches and engineering changes
• Investigate nonconforming materials and coordinate containment, corrective action, and disposition decisions
• Maintain supplier performance dashboards and quality reporting tools
• Partner with Procurement to support sourcing decisions based on quality risk and supplier capability
• Conduct dimensional inspections, weld reviews, and documentation audits as required
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap, rework, and supplier‑related production disruptions
• Travel to supplier facilities for audits, technical reviews, and quality investigations as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related technical field
• 4+ years of experience in supplier quality, quality engineering, or manufacturing quality roles in an industrial environment
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and Control Plans
• Experience performing supplier audits and capability assessments
• Strong understanding of metal fabrication, machining, weld processes, or electro‑mechanical assemblies
• Experience with root cause analysis tools and statistical process control concepts
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and weld symbols
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence supplier performance improvements
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Excel‑based data analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• CQE, CQA, or Six Sigma certification
• Experience in modular fabrication, energy systems, or defense manufacturing
• Familiarity with AWS D1.1 weld standards and inspection requirements
• Experience working with multi‑site manufacturing operations

Travel

Must live near Airport with 80% Travel

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match (where applicable)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Sick time in accordance with state and local requirements
• Company‑paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing, modular infrastructure, and large‑scale industrial projects
• Collaborative, fast‑paced environment with strong operational and engineering leadership
• Employee‑focused culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement

Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on position, location, and employment classification.

GTI promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally‑protected classes. We also value the safety of all employees and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.