Supplier Quality Engineer

PAR Systems; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

PAR Systems is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to own supplier evaluation, qualification, and re-evaluation processes and to lead supplier audits to ensure compliance with project requirements.

You will manage supplier nonconformances, SCARs, and drive corrective actions while partnering with suppliers to strengthen quality programs for highly regulated markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 8+ years in supplier quality, supplier development, quality engineering, or similar in a regulated environment.
• Lead Auditor experience/plans audits and follows through corrective actions.
• Ability to interpret technical specs, drawings, POs, and quality requirements.
• Familiarity with material traceability, special process controls, fabrication, welding, machining, inspection and testing, and supplier quality documentation.
• Strong organizational, writing, and communication skills.
• Experience with NQA-1, 10CFR50 Appendix B, ASME BPVC III, or ISO 19443 preferred.
• ISO 9001 knowledge; AS9100/ISO 13485 preferred.
• NQA-1 Lead Auditor qualification or experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel 25–50% and work safely in manufacturing environments.
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Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional teams to select suppliers meeting technical, quality, and documentation requirements and coordinate project-specific supplier quality activities.
• Own and maintain supplier evaluation, qualification, approval, and re-evaluation process, including on-site audits.
• Manage the approved supplier list, ensuring status and records are accurate.
• Collaborate with suppliers to identify gaps and develop quality programs to meet regulatory and project requirements.
• Issue and manage supplier nonconformances and SCARs, coordinating root cause analyses and corrective actions.

Skills

Supplier Quality

Lead Auditor

Audits

Quality Engineering

Regulated environment

ISO 9001

Travel

NQA-1 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Help build the supplier capabilities behind custom cranes and handling equipment for the commercial nuclear power industry! We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to own our supplier evaluation and qualification process and help suppliers meet demanding quality and project requirements. This person will manage the approved supplier list, lead supplier audits, oversee supplier nonconformances and corrective actions, and work directly with suppliers to strengthen their quality programs to meet unique project needs.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Project Management, and Quality to select suppliers capable of meeting technical, quality, and documentation requirements and to coordinate project-specific supplier quality activities, including quality plans, inspection and test plans, hold points, source surveillance, and documentation reviews, as applicable.
• Own and maintain the supplier evaluation, qualification, approval, and re-evaluation process, including performing regular on-site audits.
• Manage the approved supplier list, ensuring approval status, scope, limitations, and supporting records remain accurate and current.
• Partner with key suppliers to identify gaps and develop their quality programs and processes to meet regulatory requirements and unique project requirements.
• Issue and manage supplier nonconformances and Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs), coordinating resolution, evaluating root cause analyses, and verifying corrective action implementation and effectiveness.

Success Criteria

Your ability to assess suppliers, evaluate supplier non-conformances, lead corrective actions, and minimize supply chain disruptions sets you apart. You thrive on opportunities where perfect information isn’t available, dive in, solve problems, and deliver wins for the team. You bring strong expertise in supplier quality and a drive for excellence in both supplier and internal processes, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.

You build and maintain a capable, appropriately qualified supplier base and an accurate approved supplier list. You work directly with suppliers to ensure they understand and consistently meet our project and quality requirements, nonconformances are resolved promptly, and corrective actions prevent recurrence.

Lastly, you foster collaboration in all you do with suppliers and internal teams. You exercise sound judgment when information is incomplete, communicate supplier risks early, and collaborate effectively with suppliers and internal teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Experience in Supplier Quality may be considered in lieu of degree.
• 8+ years of experience in supplier quality, supplier development, quality engineering, or a similar role in a highly regulated, supplier-dependent environment.
• Experience planning and conducting quality audits as a Lead Auditor, documenting findings, and following corrective actions through closure.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, drawings, purchase orders, and quality requirements.
• Familiarity with material traceability, special process controls, fabrication, welding, machining, inspection and testing, and supplier quality documentation.
• Strong organization, technical writing, and communication skills.
• Direct experience and working knowledge of NQA-1, 10CFR50 Appendix B, ASME BPVC Section III, or ISO 19443 strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001; knowledge of AS9100 and/or ISO 13485 preferred.
• NQA-1 Lead Auditor qualification or documented NQA-1 auditor experience preferred.
• Ability to travel 25–50% and safely work in manufacturing environments with machinery, noise, and variable temperatures.
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You’ve learned about what you'll be doing, here are the benefits you'll gain when you join our team:

• Global team recognized for their passion of inventing
• First-of-a-kind product culture and project exposure
• Training and development from industry-leading experts
• Cutting edge benefit programs that include: 401(k) & matching; Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; Disability & Life Insurance; PTO, Paid Holidays, & Parental Leave for both Parents; Tuition Reimbursement

PAR Systems is an equal opportunity employer and we value individuals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin or any other status protected by applicable law. We use AI to assist with sorting applications, but real humans do all the evaluating and deciding. If selected for an interview, please advise our Human Resources department if you require accommodation during the interview or assessment process and we will support your accessibility needs. We offer market competitive pay and benefits based upon the candidate’s skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Our starting rate of pay for this salaried position is targeted at $95,000-120,000 annually.

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