Supplier Quality Engineer

SoloPoint Solutions, Inc.; San Juan Capistrano (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SoloPoint Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in California to plan and conduct supplier audits, drive SCAR closures, and lead supplier performance improvement initiatives. You will support PPAP, APQP, and cross-functional teams to ensure design specifications align with capability and controls.

The role emphasizes knowledge of GD&T, SPC, Six Sigma, and QA methodologies, with travel up to 25% and a preference for bilingual candidates in Mandarin or Spanish.

Qualifications

• BS degree in an Engineering or Management field; Mechanical/Electrical/Materials preferred.
• 2+ years supplier quality and QA experience in manufacturing.
• CQE or CQA certification; Lean Six Sigma training/certification preferred.
• Experience with plastics, injection molding, packaging, metal components, and finished goods suppliers.
• Mandarin or Spanish proficiency; travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct supplier audits and manage SCARs to closure.
• Execute PPAP and align specs with supplier process capability and controls.
• Partner with sourcing to monitor and improve supplier performance using scorecards.
• Support APQP in product development and risk mitigation across teams.
• Drive ISO, SPC, Lean and Six Sigma improvements; support receiving inspection standardization and NCR handling.

Skills

Quality engineering

GD&T

Audits

Supplier management

Bilingual (Mandarin/Spanish)

Education

BS degree in Engineering or Management

Tools

PPAP

APQP

DFMEA

PFMEA

Gauge R&R

SPC/Cpk

Control Plans

Job description

Qualifications

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. Nice to have Mandarin or Spanish 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. Lean/Six Sigma experience preferred; Six Sigma 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.