Supplier Quality Engineer

SoloPoint Solutions; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SoloPoint Solutions seeks an experienced supplier quality engineer to lead audits and qualification programs with manufacturing suppliers. The role emphasizes PPAP, APQP, DFMEA/PFMEA, and SPC/Cpk knowledge in a fast-moving environment.

You will partner with sourcing to drive supplier performance and ensure quality risks are identified and mitigated across programs.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering or Management required; Mechanical, Electrical, or Materials Science preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of supplier quality and quality assurance in a manufacturing environment.
• Lean Six Sigma training/certification; CQE/CQA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct supplier audits, issue and manage SCARs through closure, and train suppliers on quality standards and expectations.
• Execute purchased product qualification activities (PPAP) and align design specifications with supplier process capability and controls.
• Partner with sourcing to evaluate, monitor, and improve supplier performance using scorecards, metrics, and ongoing reviews.
• Support product development and cross-functional teams by ensuring APQP principles are applied and quality risks are identified and mitigated.
• Drive supplier and internal continuous improvement using ISO, SPC, Lean, and Six Sigma methods; support receiving inspection standardization and nonconformance investigation, disposition, deviations, and corrective actions.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Bilingual Mandarin Chinese

Education

BS degree in Engineering or Management

Tools

PPAP

APQP

DFMEA

PFMEA

Gauge R&R

SPC/Cpk

Control Plans

Job description

• BS degree in an Engineering or Management field (Mechanical, Electrical, or Materials Science preferred).
• Supplier Quality experience.
• Lean Six Sigma training/certification.
• CQE (Certified Quality Engineer) or CQA certification preferred.
• Experience with plastics, injection molding, packaging, metal components, and finished goods suppliers is helpful.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in supplier quality and quality assurance within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with PPAP, APQP, DFMEA, PFMEA, Gauge R&R, SPC/Cpk, Control Plans
• Demonstrated capability leading supplier quality engineering activities including audits, SCAR execution, and supplier performance management.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes including injection molding, mechanical assembly, fabrication, and electro-mechanical processes, with ability to interpret mechanical and electrical drawings and GD&T.
• CQE/CQA certification preferred.
• Bilingual Mandarin Chinese or Spanish preferred; ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally (passport and visa eligible).

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct supplier audits, issue and manage SCARs through closure, and train suppliers on quality standards and expectations.
• Execute purchased product qualification activities (PPAP) and align design specifications with supplier process capability and controls.
• Partner with sourcing and purchasing to evaluate, monitor, and improve supplier performance using scorecards, metrics, and ongoing reviews.
• Support product development and cross-functional teams by ensuring APQP principles are applied and quality risks are identified and mitigated.
• Drive supplier and internal continuous improvement using ISO, SPC, Lean, and Six Sigma methods; support receiving inspection standardization and nonconformance investigation, disposition, deviations, and corrective actions.