Supplier Quality Engineer

Leoforce; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in Lawrence, KS to strengthen supplier performance, support new product launches, and drive continuous improvement across a complex manufacturing supply chain.

This role collaborates with sourcing, engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to improve quality, reduce costs, and build supplier capabilities, focusing on APQP/PPAP, PFMEA, and SPC to deliver measurable business results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Experience supporting supplier quality, supplier development, or manufacturing quality functions.
• Strong understanding of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and quality system methodologies.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and driving corrective actions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to work with suppliers and internal stakeholders across functions.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor supplier quality performance and drive improvement initiatives.
• Lead root cause investigations, corrective actions, and supplier containment activities.
• Conduct supplier process audits, quality system audits, and capability assessments.
• Support supplier selection, qualification, and development activities.
• Manage APQP and PPAP requirements for new products and engineering changes.
• Review PFMEAs, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, SPC data, and capability studies.
• Partner with engineering and sourcing teams to identify and mitigate supplier risks.
• Lead supplier quality activities related to new product introductions and product changes.
• Drive supplier cost reduction and value improvement projects.
• Facilitate continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, manufacturing efficiency, and waste reduction.
• Work cross-functionally to implement supplier-driven productivity and improvement opportunities.
• Track supplier performance metrics and support long-term supplier improvement strategies.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

PFMEA

Root Cause Analysis

Supplier Audits

Continuous Improvement

VAVE

Supplier Development

Manufacturing Quality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Supplier Quality Engineer

Lawrence,KS, US

6975385

a day ago

Experience

Mid Level

Salary

$100,000 - $130,000 per year

Job Details

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to help improve supplier performance, support new product launches, and drive continuous improvement throughout a complex manufacturing supply chain. This role will partner closely with sourcing, engineering, manufacturing, quality, and key suppliers to improve product quality, reduce costs, and strengthen supplier capabilities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working directly with suppliers, solving manufacturing challenges, and leading process improvement initiatives that deliver measurable business results.

Responsibilities

• Monitor supplier quality performance and drive improvement initiatives.
• Lead root cause investigations, corrective actions, and supplier containment activities.
• Conduct supplier process audits, quality system audits, and capability assessments.
• Support supplier selection, qualification, and development activities.
• Manage APQP and PPAP requirements for new products and engineering changes.
• Review PFMEAs, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, SPC data, and capability studies.
• Partner with engineering and sourcing teams to identify and mitigate supplier risks.
• Lead supplier quality activities related to new product introductions and product changes.
• Drive supplier cost reduction and value improvement projects.
• Facilitate continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, manufacturing efficiency, and waste reduction.
• Work cross-functionally to implement supplier-driven productivity and improvement opportunities.
• Track supplier performance metrics and support long-term supplier improvement strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience supporting supplier quality, supplier development, or manufacturing quality functions.
• Strong understanding of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and quality system methodologies.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and driving corrective actions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Preferred Experience

• Metal fabrication
• Roll forming
• Injection molding
• Die casting
• Aluminum extrusions
• Mechanical assemblies
• Building products manufacturing
• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• VAVE
• Cost reduction programs
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
• Supplier development initiatives

Key Skills

• Supplier Quality
• APQP
• PPAP
• PFMEA
• Supplier Audits
• Root Cause Analysis
• Continuous Improvementli>
• VAVE
• Supplier Development
• Manufacturing Quality

A bit about us

Our client is a leading U.S. manufacturer with a large supplier network supporting high-volume production operations. They are investing in supplier development, quality improvement, and cost-reduction initiatives across multiple product lines. This organization offers the opportunity to work closely with sourcing, engineering, manufacturing, and external suppliers to improve quality performance, support new product launches, and drive strategic continuous improvement initiatives throughout the supply chain.

Why join us

Excellent compensation, benefits, and opportunities for growth!

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