Supplier Quality Engineer

Belcan; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services firm in Centre County is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer. The role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure supplier quality while performing monitoring and reporting activities. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication and technical skills. They will be responsible for updating qualification plans and improving supplier performance. Additional skills in design applications and attention to detail are crucial for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in design applications or drawing review software.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with suppliers and internal teams.
• Cultural awareness to work seamlessly with global partners across regions and time zones.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure execution of supplier actions.
• Support updates to qualification plans and inspection activities.
• Monitor supplier performance and part quality.

Skills

Collaboration

Supplier performance monitoring

Communication

Proactive ownership

Attention to detail

Technical proficiency

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Supplier Quality, Design Engineering, Sourcing, and Manufacturing teams to ensure execution of Conditionally Qualified supplier actions.
• Support the Lead Supplier Quality Engineer by updating Conditional Qualification plans, Incoming Inspection plans, and site-level containment plans with accuracy and thoroughness.
• Update drawing markups as directed by the Engineering leader.
• Monitor, document, and improve supplier performance and part quality, ensuring timely follow up and closure of actions.
• Perform ASL (Approved Supplier List) maintenance activities to ensure alignment with GEHC purchasing controls.
• Participate in MRB (Material Review Board) meetings and partner with cross‑functional teams to dispose defective material and engage suppliers for corrective actions.
• Assist in supplier contract negotiations in collaboration with sourcing teams.
• Work effectively with global teams across multiple time zones and support efficient communication and coordination.
• Use productivity tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other relevant applications to support documentation and reporting.

Preferred Technical Skills

• Proficiency in design applications or drawing review software.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with suppliers and internal teams
• Cultural awareness to work seamlessly with global partners across regions and time zones
• Proactive ownership to drive tasks forward and ensure timely resolution
• Adaptability to manage shifting priorities, urgent issues, and dynamic business needs
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in documentation, analysis, and quality processes