Supplier Quality Engineer

Tap Growth ai; Iowa; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tap Growth ai in Palo Alto, CA is hiring a Supplier Quality Engineer to manage supplier performance, resolve quality issues, and drive improvements across the supply chain.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering, 10–15 years in supplier quality, and deep experience with PPAP, APQP, PFMEA, control plans, and SPC. You will lead audits, CAPA, and support NPI and change control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a technical field.
• 10–15 years of supplier quality engineering experience required.
• Expertise in PPAP, APQP, PFMEA/FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and MSA needed.
• Experience with supplier audits, process validation, and regulated manufacturing desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier quality performance, KPIs, and scorecards.
• Investigate defects and failures using structured root cause analysis.
• Lead corrective actions and CAPA activities.
• Conduct supplier audits, process assessments, and qualification activities.
• Support incoming inspection, NCRs, and MRB activities.
• Implement supplier quality improvements and process controls.
• Support PPAP, APQP, and First Article Inspection activities.
• Evaluate supplier changes and manufacturing process changes.
• Analyze scrap, rework, and cost-of-poor-quality data.
• Support new product introduction and design transfer.

Skills

PPAP

APQP

PFMEA/FMEA

Control Plans

SPC

MSA

Root cause analysis

CAPA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Materials Engineering or related field

Tools

Gauge R&R

Cpk/Ppk

8D

5 Whys

Ishikawa

Job description

We're Hiring: Supplier Quality Engineer!

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team in Palo Alto. You will be responsible for ensuring that our suppliers meet the highest standards of quality and reliability. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing processes and quality management systems to drive continuous improvement across our supply chain and ensure product excellence for our customers.

Location: Palo Alto, United States
Work Mode: Work from Office
Role: Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to manage supplier performance, resolve quality issues, and drive improvements in manufacturing processes, supplier qualification, and new product introduction.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage supplier quality performance, KPIs, and scorecards.
• Investigate supplier defects and manufacturing failures using structured root cause analysis.
• Lead corrective actions and CAPA activities.
• Conduct supplier audits, process assessments, and supplier qualification activities.
• Support incoming inspection, nonconformance reports (NCRs), and Material Review Board (MRB) activities.
• Implement supplier quality improvements and process controls.
• Support PPAP, APQP, and First Article Inspection activities.
• Evaluate supplier change notifications and manufacturing process changes.
• Analyze scrap, rework, warranty, and cost-of-poor-quality data.
• Support new product introduction and design transfer.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Materials Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 10–15 years of relevant supplier quality engineering experience.
• Expertise in PPAP, APQP, PFMEA/FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and MSA.
• Experience with Gauge R&R, Cpk/Ppk, 8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa, and CAPA.
• Strong knowledge of supplier audits, manufacturing quality, process validation, and regulated manufacturing.