Supplier Quality Engineer — Audits, Improvement & PPAP

Top Echelon Software, LLC.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC in Omaha, Nebraska, seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure the quality of materials and components and to act as the primary liaison with suppliers on quality issues, audits, and continuous improvement.

The role reports to the Quality Assurance Manager, requires 40-60% travel, and involves leading supplier qualifications, audits, scorecards, and CAPA initiatives to align with ISO 9001 and related standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and maintains supplier quality assurance 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; regularly reviews results and drives improvement initiatives with suppliers.
• Investigates, analyzes, and resolves supplier quality issues using root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone).
• 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 company and regulatory standards (ISO 9001, 14001, REACH/RoHS etc.).
• Maintains accurate records of supplier audits, corrective actions, and ongoing performance.
• Communicates quality expectations and requirements to suppliers.
• Conducts and supports the internal audit process in accordance with ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 standards
• Supports new product introduction and change management processes as they relate to supplier quality.
• Provides training to internal stakeholders on supplier quality-related procedures and best practices.
• Travel domestically and internationally to support supplier development activities, traveling from 40-60% of the time depending on project needs.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

PPAP

FMEA

SPC

8D

Job description

Top Echelon Software, LLC in Omaha, Nebraska, seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure the quality of materials and components and to act as the primary liaison with suppliers on quality issues, audits, and continuous improvement.

The role reports to the Quality Assurance Manager, requires 40-60% travel, and involves leading supplier qualifications, audits, scorecards, and CAPA initiatives to align with ISO 9001 and related standards.