Supplier Quality Engineer 3

FM Industries; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO Program

9 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision & life

Disability coverage at no cost

Tuition assistance

Pet insurance

Flexible spending plans

Health spending plans

Online learning center

401(k) with 30% match

Job summary

FM Industries is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer 3 in Fremont, CA to lead supplier quality strategy and development across multiple factories. The role requires overseeing special processes, audits, CAPA, and risk management while coordinating with global suppliers.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in supplier quality or related fields, strong knowledge of ISO standards, GD&T, and advanced statistical tools. This position offers growth in a premier manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, Process Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering with supplier management.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001, 45001; CAPA systems; Inspection Control Plans; PFMEA and risk tools.
• GD&T (intermediate) and print interpretation
• Experience leading root cause analysis activities
• Expert level understanding of statistical tools (SPC, Cp/Cpk, Gage R&R, Pareto, hypothesis testing)
• Six Sigma knowledge and application

Responsibilities

• Independently manage supplier quality activities for critical suppliers and complex processes.
• Drive supplier development, qualification, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement across multiple factories.
• Monitor supplier performance, support supplier audits, assist with corrective actions, ensure compliance with purchasing and performance requirements.
• Support oversight of multiple special processes (precision machining, anodize, cleaning, coating/plating) across sites.
• Support multiple manufacturing sites in different geographic locations.
• Benchmark against industry best methods.
• Render autonomous decisions and guide junior engineers.
• Coordinate supplier issues across locations

Skills

Supplier quality

Root cause analysis

Statistical analysis

Six Sigma

Gage R&R

CAPA

Cp/Cpk

Education

BS in Engineering

Graduate studies in Special Process

ASQ/ISO quality certifications (preferred)

Tools

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

SPC

PFMEA

Job description

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Supplier Quality Engineer 3

Professional Fremont, CA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 5388

Salary Range: $130,000.00 To $150,000.00 Annually

WHAT CAN WE OFFER YOU FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK?

• PTO Program
• Nine (9) Paid Holidays!!
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage AT NO COST TO EMPLOYEE!!
• Tuition Assistance
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Health Spending Plans
• Comprehensive Online Learning Center - houses thousands of training resources available to learn at your own pace!!
• 401(k) Retirement Savings - with a generous company 30% match! (100% vested after six years)

GET TO KNOW US:

FM Industries can promise you an environment that not only encourages your best, but also rewards it with plenty of room to grow. FM industries is a premier manufacturing solutions provider. We specialize in build to print, precision machined components, anodizing and engineered thermal spray coatings. We provide customers leading edge support from protype to production.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Responsible for supplier quality strategy, special process governance, global supplier development programs, and risk management initiatives across multiple factories and regions. Recognized industry expert in multiple critical manufacturing technologies. Typically supports suppliers performing standard/complex manufacturing operations and several distinct special processes.

• Independently manages supplier quality activities for critical suppliers and complex special processes.
• Drives supplier development, qualification, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple factories.
• Responsible for monitoring supplier performance, supporting supplier audits, assisting with corrective actions, and ensuring supplier compliance to company purchasing and performance requirements.
• Supports oversight of multiple special processes with developed expertise in several primary processes, such as precision machining, anodize, precision cleaning, coating and plating, as well as distributors
• Supports multiple manufacturing sites in multiple geographic locations
• Benchmarks against industry best known methods
• Able to render decisions autonomously and provide direction to junior engineers
• Coordinates supplier issues across locations

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• BS in Engineering, Quality, or related technical discipline required; Graduate studies in these disciplines or in a Special Process area are preferred
• 7+ years’ experience in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, Process Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering, with at least 7 years managing suppliers.
• Working knowledge of: ISO 9001, 14001, 45001; CAPA systems and management; Inspection Control Plans; PFMEA and other risk assessment tools.
• GD&T (intermediate level) and print interpretation
• Experience performing and facilitating root cause analysis activities
• Expert level understanding of statistical analysis tools and principles (e.g. SPC, Cp/Cpk, Gage R&R, Pareto analysis, and basic hypothesis testing)
• Six Sigma

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• ASQ / ISO Quality Certifications are preferred: CQE, CSQP, ISO Auditor, SSGB/SSBB

CULTURE:

At FM Industries our success is powered by people and technology. Our culture is what makes FM a fun and rewarding place to work. We champion diversity and we are always seeking new ways to amaze our customers. Success is celebrated and integrity is the core of who we are at FM Industries.

• CUSTOMER FOCUS - Partnering to deliver excellence and innovation
• SAFETY - Prioritizing the wellbeing of our people
• INTEGRITY- Achieving our best through mutual respect and teamwork
• QUALITY - Investing in our People, Processes, and Products
• ACCOUNTABILITY- Taking ownership of our words, actions and results

Give us your best and we’ll give you ours!