Supplier Quality Engineer

LeoForce; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Inclusive, flexible work environment

Healthy snacks and daily catered meals

Family-friendly events

Job summary

LeoForce in Sunnyvale, CA seeks an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to support a high-end hardware manufacturing environment. You will lead supplier approvals, drive quality improvements, and ensure products meet the highest standards of reliability.

The ideal candidate will have 2–8 years of supplier quality experience in electro-mechanical or electronics manufacturing, PCBAs, and a strong background in quality systems and problem-solving methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 2-8 years in supplier quality engineering in electro-mechanical/electronics manufacturing.
• Experience with PCBAs, electronics hardware, server/network hardware.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier approval by assessing capabilities and process maturity.
• Drive supplier quality improvements through data analysis and CAPA.
• Conduct supplier audits to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and monitor KPIs for supplier performance.
• Support incoming quality, inspections, dispositions and releases.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to resolve issues.
• Lead root cause investigations using standard problem-solving methods.
• Drive supplier development, qualification and SCARs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Quality mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ISO 9001 quality systems

Job description

Job Title

Supplier Quality Engineer

Location

Sunnyvale, CA

Contract Type and Compensation

Long-term contract with potential for full-time conversion

Compensation: $60-85/hr. (based on experience)

Experience

Mid Level

Salary

$50 - $85 per hour

Job Details

We are currently seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to support a highly advanced hardware manufacturing environment. This role is an exceptional opportunity for a quality professional to apply their expertise in supplier quality, electronics manufacturing, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting suppliers in electro-mechanical and electronics manufacturing environments, including printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), manufactured components, and complex hardware assemblies. This individual will be responsible for driving supplier quality improvements, supporting supplier qualification activities, and ensuring products meet the highest standards of quality and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier approval processes by assessing manufacturing and technology capabilities.
• Drive systematic improvements to supplier quality through trend analysis, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and supplier scorecarding.
• Implement and maintain ISO 9001 and other relevant quality standards and systems.
• Conduct supplier audits to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) for supplier performance.
• Support incoming quality activities, including inspection, disposition, and release processes.
• Partner with suppliers and internal cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective action efforts utilizing industry-standard problem-solving methodologies.
• Support supplier selection, qualification and development activities.
• Drive Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs), CAPA initiatives, and supplier performance improvement plans.
• Deliver technical and quality guidance to suppliers and internal stakeholders regarding quality standards and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 2-8 years of Supplier Quality Engineering experience within an electro-mechanical, electronics or manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting suppliers within PCBAs, electronics manufacturing, server hardware, networking hardware or electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Experience conducting supplier audits, supplier development and corrective action activities.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• CQE (Certified Quality Engineer) and/or CQA (Certified Quality Auditor) certifications are a plus.

Why join us?

• Premiere medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans
• 401(k)
• Inclusive, flexible work environment
• Healthy snacks and daily catered meals
• Family-friendly company events including our CEO's famous BBQ