Supplier Quality Engineer

Körber Pharma Packaging AG; Irving, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Körber is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in the United States to analyze, evaluate, and monitor supplier performance and to support supplier selection and evaluation. You will develop and implement quality standards and lead audits to ensure compliance.

The role requires 3–5 years in supplier quality or related areas, strong communication, and a continuous improvement mindset. Travel up to 50% domestically and internationally is possible; US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Quality, or Supply Chain Quality.
• Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and implement effective quality solutions.
• Travel domestically and internationally up to 50% as required by business needs.
• Ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
• Continuous improvement mindset with adaptability to new technologies and quality enhancements.
• Strong communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement internal and external quality standards.
• Implement quality standards for on-site providers, review performance, and initiate corrective actions.
• Conduct installation and supplier audits to evaluate quality performance and ensure compliance.
• Develop and implement corrective measures to address delivery performance issues at sites and supplier level.
• Support cross-functional teams in developing supply chain quality processes and tools.
• Maintain process and document control for material quality, including materials to third-party suppliers.
• Compile, process, present, and maintain procurement data for reporting.
• Identify emerging trends and opportunities for innovation related to quality and delivery performance.

Skills

Quality engineering

Supplier quality

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

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

Job description

Pioneer your career! Körber is the home for passionate people who innovate, collaborate and love what they do. Entrepreneurial spirit is our joint DNA. We develop future technologies and support talents to deploy their skills and reach their full potential. Together, we aim for being the first to do the right thing at the right time. Join the home for entrepreneurs!

The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for analyzing, evaluating, and monitoring supplier performance, including developing and implementing measures to improve supplier quality and delivery performance. This role also supports the selection and evaluation of suppliers.

Your Role in Our Team

• Develop and implement internal and external quality standards
• Implement quality standards for on-site providers, review performance, and initiate corrective actions as required
• Conduct installation and supplier audits to evaluate quality performance and ensure compliance with established standards
• Develop and implement corrective measures to address delivery performance issues at both the installation site and supplier level
• Support cross-functional teams in the continued development of supply chain quality processes and tools, while contributing to the achievement of strategic goals
• Maintain process and document control for material quality, including materials shipped directly to third-party suppliers
• Compile, process, present, and maintain procurement-related data and information for internal and external reporting
• Identify emerging trends and opportunities for innovation related to quality performance, EHS standards, and delivery performance

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or a related technical field.
• 3-5 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Quality, or Supply Chain Quality.
• Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and implement effective quality solutions
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 50% as required by business needs, maintain all required travel documentation (including a valid passport), and obtain customer security clearance within three months of hire.
• Ability to prioritize effectively, manage multiple tasks, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals
• Continuous improvement mindset with a commitment to learning, adapting to new technologies, and implementing effective process and quality enhancements.
• Strong communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills with the ability to build relationships, engage diverse audiences, and resolve issues professionally.

Eligible applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

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At Körber, we think long term and pursue objectives that apply across all of our business areas. In line with our vision of "Market Leadership through Technology Leadership," we have defined our "Life 2035" goals for the next decade to ensure that Körber becomes the leading partner in our industries—Life Science, Supply Chain, and High-Tech Manufacturing—by 2035.Life 2035 is built on four pillars that define how we embrace our shaping role: Leadership, Innovation, Findependence, and Empowerment. Sustainably profitable growth and financial independence form the foundation for achieving our ambitious financial targets for the next decade. By 2035, we aim to achieve global revenues of €10 billion. You can find more at https://www.koerber.com/en/about-us/what-drives-us

Körber is a global technology company for intelligent manufacturing and supply chain solutions. As a reliable innovation partner, Körber turns entrepreneurial thinking into customer success by providing leading technology to fuel what's next - from end-to-end pharma production and advanced supply chain solutions to high-tech machinery and process equipment. Körber combines deep domain expertise with integrated hardware, software, and digital services, to help customers take the next step.

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