Supplier Quality Engineer

Victaulic Company; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Career development programs

Job summary

Victaulic, headquartered in Easton, Pennsylvania, is a global leader in mechanical pipe joining solutions, delivering advanced technologies and engineering services worldwide.

We seek a Supplier Quality Engineer to own supplier quality activities—from development and qualification to on-site audits and process improvement—traveling up to 50% as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years in a Supplier Quality Engineering role with supplier qualification and development experience.
• Experience with supplier quality in casting and machined components.
• Knowledge of QMS and facility audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier qualification across existing and new suppliers.
• Manage supplier quality system elements: first piece approvals, inspections, validations, CAPA.
• Assist suppliers in understanding Victaulic product specifications.
• Lead corrective actions for internal/external failures (SCAR/PCAR).
• Support supplier development with risk-based opportunities and process improvements.
• Conduct trend analysis and establish supplier quality metrics.
• Communicate quality objectives with internal customers.

Skills

Supplier qualification

Root cause analysis

Statistical analysis

Quality engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Audits

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Minitab

Job description

Job Description Supplier Quality Engineer Easton, PA Full-Time onsite (expectation is to be onsite when not traveling | Supplier Quality Reports to: Supplier Quality Manager Travel: 50%, sometimes with short notice

ABOUT VICTAULIC

Victaulic, headquartered in Easton, Pennsylvania, is the global leader in mechanical pipe joining solutions, delivering advanced technologies and engineering services to address complex piping challenges faced by engineers, site owners and contractors. Since 1919, our innovative solutions have improved construction productivity and reduced risks, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. With over 6,000 employees spanning 50+ locations worldwide, our teams are dedicated to delivering advanced technologies and engineering expertise that address real-world challenges across a wide range of industries. Our sustainable solutions, made from high quality, graded scrap steel, promote circular construction by making piping systems infinitely reconfigured and minimizing environmental impact. Today, our high-quality products are used in more than 140 countries, supporting some of the world’s most critical and prestigious structures.

An Industry Leader With a Heart as Big as Its Ambition and Innovation At Victaulic, we’re committed to constructing a better world for and with our people. Let’s Build a Better World Together. Our commitment to our people is built on four pillars: We build from within. We stand behind our people. We foster an environment for constant learning. We engineer change for a more stable and sustainable world.

YOUR IMPACT STARTS HERE

We’re looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join our Supplier Quality team in Easton, PA. In this role, you’ll be responsible for all supplier quality activities — from supplier development, qualification, and management to on-site audits, product inspection, control plan development, and production process evaluation and improvement. You’ll work with both new and existing suppliers alongside Sourcing and other functional groups. This is an opportunity to have a direct hand in the quality of components that go into products used in more than 140 countries.

WHAT YOU’LL BUILD & OWN

• Drive the Supplier Qualification Process for all existing and prospective Victaulic suppliers in-country, in accordance with corporate procedures, working with Sourcing and other functional groups on the introduction of new suppliers, products, and production processes.
• Support all elements of the supplier quality management system, including first piece approvals, periodic production part inspections, product/process validations and improvement, control plan development and adherence, non-conforming material containment, root cause analysis, and CAPA.
• Assist suppliers in understanding and implementing Victaulic product specifications.
• Assist in supplier corrective actions related to internal or external failures reported through the SCAR and PCAR systems, leading team meetings on issues affecting product availability to ensure actions and status are communicated effectively.
• Support supplier development in conjunction with the Global Quality Assurance Engineering group, identifying opportunities based on risk and benefit — including improved inspection initiatives, leveraging technology, mistake proofing, capacity improvement, or quality management opportunities.
• Perform special projects as assigned by the Supplier Quality Supervisor.
• Perform trend analysis and establish ongoing supplier quality metrics.
• Initiate periodic communication with internal customers to ensure quality objectives are clearly identified and acted upon.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Supplier Quality Engineering role, with demonstrated success in supplier qualification, management, correction, and development.
• Experience managing supplier quality in the production of cast and machined components.
• Basic knowledge of facility audits in accordance with standard QMS guidelines.
• Strong knowledge of fundamental Quality Engineering principles and techniques, including statistical analysis and related software.
• Proficient in problem solving and in the use of electronic systems and software (MS Office, Minitab, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Able to travel 50% of the time with short notice.
• Working knowledge of measuring equipment.
• Able to make independent decisions without supervisory assistance.

WHAT SETS YOU APART

• ASQ Certified Quality Auditor or Certified Quality Engineer certification.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Build A Better Career Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives
• Career development programs and internal promotion pathways—we build from within
• Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities
• Build A Better Future Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Build A Better You Paid time off and paid holidays
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Adoption assistance and an inclusive, team-oriented culture

IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP

Victaulic does not provide immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, TN, or other work visa sponsorship) for this position. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the applicable country on a full-time basis without the need for employer-sponsored immigration support now or in the future.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Victaulic is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic data, or other legally protected status. (Background checks may be required as part of our pre-employment process.)

VICTAULIC STAFFING PARTNER COMMUNICATION POLICY

All staffing agencies are strictly forbidden from directly contacting any Victaulic employees, except those within the Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. All communications, inquiries and candidate submissions must be routed through Victaulic’s Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. Non-compliance with this policy may result in the suspension of partnership, cancellation of the current contract, and/or the imposition of a mandatory probation period before any future business can resume. Additionally, non-compliance may lead to a permanent ban on future business. This policy ensures a streamlined and compliant recruitment process.

#TOP123 #LI-JH1 #LI-ONSITE Victaulic is a leader in pipe joining solutions, with over 5,500 employees involved in some of the most prestigious construction projects worldwide. From the Hoover Dam to Bird’s Nest National Olympic Stadium in Beijing, Victaulic is there—increasing stability and sustainability wherever we go. While working for a fast-growing global leader is attractive, most Victaulic employees feel our best attributes are what we do for our people. This means doing things like building from within, sticking to our word, taking care of each other, and doing the right thing even when no one is watching. This blend of extraordinary opportunity and genuine caring is why so many people choose to build their lives and careers with us.