Supplier Quality Engineer - Audit & Improvement Lead

Eldorado National (california), Inc.; Riverside, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ElDorado National California Inc. (ENC) seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer for a temporary six-week assignment in Riverside, CA. You will audit suppliers, manage quality issues, develop improvement plans, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and 3–5 years of supplier quality experience, with expertise in audits, root-cause analysis, and quality tools such as SAP and Minitab. Travel to supplier sites is expected; ASQ certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent
• 3–5 years in quality engineering or supplier quality
• Experience with audits, inspections, and QC processes
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 or similar

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating and selecting suppliers based on quality performance, production capabilities, and cost efficiency.
• Conduct supplier assessments and audits to ensure quality systems meet company requirements.
• Perform regular supplier audits and inspections to verify compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement quality control plans to monitor supplier performance.
• Collaborate with suppliers to address quality issues and provide guidance on improvement processes.
• Investigate and resolve supplier quality issues, including product defects or failures.
• Lead or support root cause analysis and corrective action processes for non-conformances.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained.
• Work closely with suppliers to improve their quality systems, processes, and product quality.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and other methodologies.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation, including inspection plans, specifications, and reports.
• Monitor and report supplier performance metrics (e.g., supplier scorecards, defect rates, on-time delivery).
• Document non-conformances, deviations, and corrective actions taken.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure supplier quality aligns with company standards.
• Provide quality input during new product development and lifecycle management.
• Track and evaluate supplier performance based on quality, delivery, and cost.
• Coordinate with procurement to ensure timely delivery of quality materials and components.

Skills

Audit experience

Root cause analysis

Statistical tools

Quality software

Supplier quality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Minitab

Job description

ElDorado National California Inc. (ENC) seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer for a temporary six-week assignment in Riverside, CA. You will audit suppliers, manage quality issues, develop improvement plans, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and 3–5 years of supplier quality experience, with expertise in audits, root-cause analysis, and quality tools such as SAP and Minitab. Travel to supplier sites is expected; ASQ certifications are a plus.