Supplier Quality Engineer: Audit & CAPA Leader

Aegis Sortation

Louisville (KY)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

401k

Paid time off

10 Company Holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Aegis Sortation designs and deploys automated conveyor and sortation systems for the freight, parcel, e-commerce, and postal sectors. We seek an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to build and own our incoming and supplier quality program — establishing the audit system, inspecting incoming material, and driving corrective action across our manufacturing partner network.

You will partner with our Manufacturing Lead to stand up the audit system, work with R&D on prototype quality, and verify

Qualifications

3-7 years of quality experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or automation environment.
Proven ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.
Hands-on proficiency with inspection and measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, CMM a plus).
Experience with incoming inspection, non-conformance/CAPA, and supplier corrective action (8D). Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems; PPAP/FAI experience preferred.
ASQ certification (CQI, CQA, or CQE) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Incoming Material Inspection: Inspect and disposition incoming material, components, and supplier-built assemblies against drawings, specifications, and GD&T using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other measurement tools; prepare and maintain incoming inspection plans.
Material Control & Non-Conformance Management: Identify, document, segregate, and disposition non-conforming material; initiate and track NCRs, manage MRB activity, and drive supplier corrective/preventive action (CAPA / 8D) to closure.
Supplier Quality Support & Audits: Help establish and then own the supplier audit system in partnership with the Manufacturing Lead; conduct on-site supplier audits and source inspections, manage PPAP/FAI submissions, and develop supplier quality metrics and scorecards.
Documentation & QMS Compliance: Maintain quality records and documentation in support of an ISO 9001-aligned QMS; ensure inspection, calibration, and traceability requirements are met and audit-ready.
Continuous Improvement & Reporting: Analyze quality data to identify trends and root causes; report supplier and incoming quality performance and lead continuous-improvement initiatives that reduce cost of non-conformance.
Cross‑Functional Coordination: Partner with R&D on prototype quality and first-article requirements, verify panel builds from the Electrical & Controls team, and coordinate with Procurement, Engineering, and the manufacturing partners to resolve quality issues.