Supplier Quality Engineer — Audits, CAPA & Improvement

6 Degrees Search; Omaha (NE); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

6 Degrees Search in Omaha, Nebraska is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure the quality of materials and components from suppliers. You will lead supplier qualification, audits, and corrective actions to align with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards.

The role reports to the Quality Assurance Manager and involves cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations. Expect 40–60% travel domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field from a four-year college or university.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in supplier quality engineering or related field.
• Working knowledge of PPAP, FMEA, SPC, 8D, and root cause analysis.
• Experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or other industry quality standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilités

• Develops, implements, and maintains supplier QA standards, processes, and procedures.
• Conducts on-site supplier audits to assess quality management systems and process capability.
• Leads supplier qualification activities including initial assessments, process validation, and approval.
• Manages supplier performance metrics and scorecards; reviews results and drives improvement.
• Investigates, analyzes, and resolves supplier quality issues using root cause analysis and CAPA methodologies.
• Works cross-functionally with Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations to resolve non-conforming material issues.
• Reviews and approves supplier PPAPs, FAI reports, and other quality documentation as required.
• Supports the development and execution of supplier improvement plans and monitors implementation.
• Collaborates with suppliers to achieve process improvements, reduce variation, and ensure compliance with standards.
• Maintains records of supplier audits, corrective actions, and ongoing performance.
• Communicates quality expectations and requirements to suppliers.
• Supports ISO/9001, 14001, 45001 audits as needed and internal audits with proper documentation.
• Supports new product introduction and change management related to supplier quality.
• Provides training to internal stakeholders on supplier quality procedures and best practices.
• Travel domestically and internationally to support supplier development activities, 40-60% travel as needed.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem-solving

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Outils

PPAP

FMEA

SPC

8D

Root Cause Analysis

ISO 9001

IATF 16949

Description du poste

6 Degrees Search in Omaha, Nebraska is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure the quality of materials and components from suppliers. You will lead supplier qualification, audits, and corrective actions to align with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards.

The role reports to the Quality Assurance Manager and involves cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations. Expect 40–60% travel domestically and internationally.