Supplier Quality Engineer

Leoforce; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Flexible work environment

Snacks and meals provided

CEO BBQ and family-friendly events

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking a mid-level Supplier Quality Engineer to support a cutting-edge hardware manufacturing environment in Sunnyvale, CA. You will drive supplier qualification, root cause analysis, CAPA, and continuous improvement initiatives for PCBAs and electro-mechanical assemblies.

The role requires 2–8 years in supplier quality, ISO 9001 knowledge, and strong analytical and communication skills. Long-term contract with potential for full-time conversion in a dynamic tech setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 2-8 years of Supplier Quality Engineering experience within electro-mechanical, electronics, or manufacturing.
• Experience supporting 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.
• CQE and/or CQA certifications are a plus.

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 quality standards and systems.
• Conduct supplier audits to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain 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.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective action efforts utilizing problem-solving methodologies.
• Support supplier selection, qualification, and development activities.
• Drive SCARs, CAPA initiatives, and supplier performance improvement plans.
• Deliver technical and quality guidance to suppliers and internal stakeholders regarding quality standards and best practices.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Supplier quality

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ISO 9001 knowledge

Job description

Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description

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.

A bit about us

We are looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer for a cutting-edge technology organization building purpose-designed systems that dramatically accelerate AI and machine learning workloads. Teams operate at the intersection of advanced hardware, software, and system design to deliver breakthroughs in performance and efficiency.

Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer

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

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Type: Long-term contract with potential for full-time conversion

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

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