Supplier Quality Engineer — Audits, Growth & Travel

API Heat Transfer Career Center; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & welfare benefits

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

API Heat Transfer is seeking a driven Supply Chain Quality Engineer to develop, manage, and improve supplier quality across our North American network. You will serve as the primary quality liaison with suppliers, ensuring materials and processes meet API requirements.

The role includes on-site supplier audits, travel to facilities (25-50% travel), and collaboration with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Operations to drive continuous improvement and risk reduction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, or related technical field.
• Minimum 3 years in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and supplier assessments.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and improve supplier quality performance across the supply chain.
• Serve as primary quality liaison between API and suppliers, ensuring materials and processes meet requirements.
• Conduct supplier audits on-site and travel to supplier facilities as needed.

Skills

Audit experience

Quality mindset

Analytical

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

ISO 9001:2015 knowledge

Job description

API Heat Transfer is seeking a driven Supply Chain Quality Engineer to develop, manage, and improve supplier quality across our North American network. You will serve as the primary quality liaison with suppliers, ensuring materials and processes meet API requirements.

The role includes on-site supplier audits, travel to facilities (25-50% travel), and collaboration with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Operations to drive continuous improvement and risk reduction.