Supplier Quality Engineer

Intellectt Inc; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Intellectt Inc in Santa Clara, CA is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer. This full-time role focuses on CNC machining, precision manufacturing, and supplier development to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

You will conduct supplier audits, evaluate manufacturing processes, perform root-cause analysis, and drive corrective actions using 8D/RCCA methodologies. Collaboration with engineering teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with CNC milling/turning and precision manufacturing.
• Experience in supplier quality engineering and contract manufacturing.
• Proficiency in GD&T and reading engineering drawings.
• Strong root cause analysis and corrective actions (8D/RCCA).
• Knowledge of FAI, PFMEA, SPC, MSA, APQP, PPAP.
• Experience with supplier audits, process validation, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier audits, technical assessments, and capability evaluations.
• Review CNC machining processes, drawings, GD&T, and tolerances.
• Lead supplier quality issue resolution using 8D, RCCA, 5-Why, and Fishbone.
• Review FAI, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, APQP, and PPAP docs.
• Drive supplier improvement plans, process qualification, and production readiness.
• Collaborate with suppliers and engineering teams to improve quality, delivery, and manufacturing performance.

Skills

CNC Milling/Turning

Supplier Quality Eng

GD&T & Drawing Interpretation

8D/RCCA

FAI, PFMEA, SPC, MSA, APQP, PPAP

Audits & Continuous Improvement

Job description

Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer(Full Time)

Job Summary:

Seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer with strong expertise in CNC machining, precision manufacturing, and supplier development. The role involves supplier audits, manufacturing process evaluation, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous quality improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct supplier audits, technical assessments, and manufacturing capability evaluations.

Review CNC machining processes, engineering drawings, GD&T, and dimensional tolerances.

Lead supplier quality issue resolution using 8D, RCCA, 5-Why, and Fishbone methodologies.

Review FAI, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, APQP, and PPAP documentation.

Drive supplier improvement plans, process qualification, and production readiness.

Collaborate with suppliers and engineering teams to improve quality, delivery, and manufacturing performance.

Required Skills:

CNC Milling/Turning and Precision Manufacturing

Supplier Quality Engineering and Contract Manufacturing

GD&T and Engineering Drawing Interpretation

Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions (8D/RCCA)

FAI, PFMEA, SPC, MSA, APQP, and PPAP

Supplier Audits, Process Validation, and Continuous Improvement