Supplier Quality Engineer

Conductix-Wampfler; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401k

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Conductix-Wampfler is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure supplier materials meet requirements and support operational excellence across our manufacturing operations. You will lead audits, implement PPAP/FMEA/8D processes, and drive corrective actions with cross-functional teams.

The role includes traveling 40–60% to support supplier development and working with Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations to resolve quality issues and improve supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering, supply chain or related technical field.
• 2+ years of supplier quality, quality assurance, or related experience.
• Knowledge of PPAP, FMEA, SPC, 8D and root cause analysis.
• Experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and other industry quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain supplier quality standards, processes, and procedures.
• Lead supplier audits and qualification activities to ensure compliance and performance.
• Investigate and resolve supplier quality issues using root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations to resolve quality concerns and improve supplier performance.
• Support supplier improvement plans and ensure compliance with company and industry quality standards.
• Travel domestically and internationally to support supplier development activities (40-60% travel).
• Lead efforts to qualify new suppliers, audit supplier quality management systems, and drive corrective and preventive actions.

Skills

Quality management

Root cause analysis

Supplier development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Are you passionate about quality, continuous improvement, and supplier development? We're looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to help ensure our suppliers meet quality standards and support operational excellence across our manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain supplier quality standards, processes, and procedures.


• Lead supplier audits and qualification activities to ensure compliance and performance.


• Investigate and resolve supplier quality issues using root cause analysis and corrective actions.


• Monitor supplier performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.


• Partner with Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations to resolve quality concerns and improve supplier performance.


• Support supplier improvement plans and ensure compliance with company and industry quality standards.


• Travel domestically and internationally to support supplier development activities (40-60% travel).

Leadership Responsibility:

This role has direct supervisory responsibilities for Receiving Inspectors located in Omaha, NE and Harlan, IA.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)


• 2+ years of supplier quality, quality assurance, or related experience


• Knowledge of PPAP, FMEA, SPC, 8D, and root cause analysis


• Experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and other industry quality standards


• Strong communication, organization, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Conductix-Wampfler offers a great starting wage, with health, dental, and life insurance, 401k plan, paid vacation/personal time and holidays, profit sharing and tuition reimbursement program.

Summary

The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring the quality of materials and components supplied to the organization meet established requirements and standards. This role serves as the primary liaison between the company and its suppliers regarding quality issues, audits, and continuous improvement. The Supplier Quality Engineer will lead efforts to qualify new suppliers, audit supplier quality management systems, manage supplier performance and scorecards, and drive corrective and preventive actions for supplier-related issues. This position will report to the Quality Assurance Manager and supports the company’s overall quality assurance and operational objectives, ensuring suppliers are aligned with business and customer requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include

• Develops, implements, and maintains supplier quality assurance standards, processes, and procedures.


• Conducts on-site supplier audits to assess quality management systems and process capability.


• Leads supplier qualification activities including initial assessments, process validation, and approval.


• Manages supplier performance metrics and scorecards; regularly reviews results and drives improvement initiatives with suppliers.


• Investigates, analyzes, and resolves supplier quality issues using root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone).


• Works cross-functionally with Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations to resolve non-conforming material issues.


• Reviews and approves supplier PPAPs, FAI reports, and other quality documentation as required.


• Supports the development and execution of supplier improvement plans and monitors implementation.


• Collaborates with suppliers to achieve process improvements, reduce variation, and ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards (ISO 9001, 14001, REACH/RoHS etc.).


• Maintains accurate records of supplier audits, corrective actions, and ongoing performance.


• Communicates quality expectations and requirements to suppliers.


• Conducts and supports the internal audit process in accordance with ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 standards


• Supports new product introduction and change management processes as they relate to supplier quality.


• Provides training to internal stakeholders on supplier quality-related procedures and best practices.


• ravel domestically and internationally to support supplier development activities, traveling from 40-60% of the time depending on project needs.


• Perform any other duties as required by the customer and assigned by management.


• Supports and upholds the Quality and EHS policy.


• Upholds the Core Values

Supervisory and Leadership Responsibilities

This role has direct supervision responsibilities for Receiving Inspectors located at our manufacturing locations in Omaha, NE and Harlan, IA. These responsibilities include coaching and development, reviewing and assessment performance, training, and working to continuously improve the team’s effectiveness.

Qualified candidates will possess the following

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related technical field from a four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in supplier quality engineering, quality assurance, or related field.


• Working knowledge of quality tools and methodologies such as PPAP, FMEA, SPC, 8D, and root cause analysis.


• Experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or other industry quality standards.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interface with internal teams and external suppliers.


• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. During travel noise levels may require the use of hearing protection. Work in our prototype or test facility will require the use of PPE including safety glasses and steel-toe safety shoes.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.