Supplier Quality Engineer

Par-Systems; Shoreview (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Par-Systems is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to own supplier evaluation and qualification, lead supplier audits, and drive corrective actions within a nuclear, aerospace, and life science market scope.

You will manage the approved supplier list, work directly with suppliers to strengthen quality programs, and ensure compliance with NQA-1, 10CFR50 Appendix B, ISO 9001, and related standards across demanding projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in supplier quality or related role.
• Experience planning and leading quality audits.
• Ability to interpret technical specs and purchase orders.
• Willingness to travel 25–50%.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier audits and manage NCs and SCARs.
• Oversee supplier evaluation and approval processes.
• Develop and maintain approved supplier list and records.
• Collaborate with suppliers to strengthen quality programs.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Supplier quality management

Lead auditor

NQA-1 knowledge

ISO 9001 knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

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.

As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be instrumental in driving supplier performance to meet company, customer, and regulatory standards. The primary focus of this role will be developing our Nuclear supply chain, where NQA-1 knowledge and auditing experience are essential. This role also supports supplier quality across our Aerospace and Life Science Markets.

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.

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.
• US Person