Supplier Quality Engineer

Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a hands-on Supplier Quality Engineer in Pittsburgh, PA, to improve supplier quality through audits and non-conformance resolution. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 5 years of experience in quality roles. Responsibilities include leading problem-solving initiatives, maintaining high quality standards, and conducting audits. Applicants should have strong analytical and communication skills, with a customer-focused approach. This position requires domestic travel of 30%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in quality, performance, or reliability roles.
• Strong understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement.
• Experience in regulated or safety-sensitive environments preferred.
• Electrical and mechanical product knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive supplier quality improvements through audits and qualifications.
• Lead problem-solving initiatives with suppliers.
• Conduct process and product audits for compliance.
• Lead PPAP programs based on quality performance.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Operational discipline

Quality controls

Performance metrics

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Customer focus

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

5+ years of experience in quality-related roles

Tools

MS Office

Lean and Six Sigma methodologies

Job description

We’re looking for a hands‑on Supplier Quality Engineer who thrives in building and maintaining capabilities in the supply chain. The role is responsible for driving supplier quality improvement through audits, part qualifications, and non‑conformance resolution. The candidate will lead problem‑solving initiatives with suppliers while partnering with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Quality to analyze performance data and identify focus areas for the purpose of finding the proper supply partner, developing their capabilities, delivering and maintaining the highest level of quality, to print, on‑time, at-cost, and in‑full. They will conduct process, product, and verification audits to ensure compliance with Eos expectations and the sustainability of corrective actions. The position also manages supplier quality data, KPIs, and system updates, supporting investigations into customer complaints. Additionally, the role promotes continuous improvement and helps maintain required quality certifications across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Drive Supplier Quality Improvements, working directly with suppliers and internal Eos teams to execute Quality processes, such as: Supplier and Process Audits, Part Qualification, Non‑Conforming Report
• Lead the deployment of problem solving and improvement plans with suppliers. Resolve quality issues through Mitigation, Containment, Root Cause, Corrective and Preventative Action
• Perform audits with suppliers to ensure Corrective Action implementation and sustainability to maintain the highest level of quality
• Lead process and product audits with suppliers to verify compliance on Eos expectations
• Lead PPAP programs as dictated by procurement strategy or quality performance
• Hold suppliers accountable through a proactive approach to assure Supplier KPIs compliance and reporting
• Foster Continuous Improvement culture by leading projects associated with suppliers' Cost of Poor Quality
• Act with an enterprise and collaboration mindset
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
• Five (5+) or more years of experience in field operations, quality, performance, or reliability
• Background in Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience supporting geographically dispersed teams.
• Demonstrated ability to advocate product excellence and quality.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work cross‑functionally.
• Experience in regulated, safety‑sensitive, or high‑reliability environments preferred.
• Electrical and/or mechanical product knowledge is preferred.
• Design control or new product development is preferred.
• Quality engineering experience is highly preferred.
• Prior experience leading APQP, PPAP, FAI, GD&T, Control Plan (Core Tools)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of operational discipline, quality controls, and performance metrics.
• Ability to think strategically, execute tactically, and collaborate across many teams, levels, and situations.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills with the ability to thrive in fast‑paced, evolving environment.
• Customer focus and demonstrated ability to drive effective solutions with urgency.
• Proficient in MS Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate clearly and influence all levels of the organization.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Travel

• Domestic travel 30%

Working Conditions

• Customer/Partner Locations – Employee may visit customer or partner locations that may be comprised of office, manufacturing floor, laboratory environments and construction sites depending on the location and reason for visit.
• Office Environment - Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time and occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. May be required to exert up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Factory - The worker may be subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, vibration, moving vehicles, electrical current, exposure to temperature changes or exposure to chemicals. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, odors, dust, mists, and gases. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes. Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, work boots, and lab coats. May be required to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body