Supplier Quality Engineer - APQP & Continuous Improvement

Packsize International; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 89,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Packsize International is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) in Louisville, KY to drive continuous improvement across the supplier base and ensure materials meet defined quality expectations. The role collaborates with suppliers and internal teams to uphold quality standards across corrugated packaging, consumables, and spare parts.

You will lead APQP/PPAP activities, implement sampling plans, manage NCRs/SCARs, and monitor supplier performance via audits, scorecards, and data.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years in supplier quality engineering or similar
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering, Quality, or Supply Chain
• Strong knowledge of QMS standards including ISO 9001 and IATF 16949
• Experience with APQP/PPAP and supplier audits
• Excellent English communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality, compliant supplier base for corrugated packaging and consumables
• Lead supplier quality activities for advanced product development (APQP/PPAP)
• Develop and manage inspection sampling plans; handle NCRs/SCARs
• Monitor supplier performance through audits, scorecards and data analyses
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain strong supplier relationships
• Support certifications and customer audits related to consumables supply chain

Skills

Supplier quality engineering

Root-cause analysis

Audits & supplier relations

Quality management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering/Quality/Supply Chain

Tools

AQL sampling plans

SPC

MSA

Job description

Packsize International is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) in Louisville, KY to drive continuous improvement across the supplier base and ensure materials meet defined quality expectations. The role collaborates with suppliers and internal teams to uphold quality standards across corrugated packaging, consumables, and spare parts.

You will lead APQP/PPAP activities, implement sampling plans, manage NCRs/SCARs, and monitor supplier performance via audits, scorecards, and data.