Supplier Quality Engineer — Audits, Improvements & Global Travel

Key People; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Key People in Omaha, Nebraska seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure the quality of materials and components supplied to the organization. You will lead supplier qualification, audits, performance metrics, and CAPA activities, interfacing with suppliers on quality issues and continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, you will drive PPAP/FAI documentation, root-cause analyses, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; 2+ years in supplier quality or QA.
• Familiar with PPAP, FMEA, SPC, 8D and root cause analysis.
• Experience with ISO 9001/IATF 16949 standards.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains supplier quality standards, processes, and procedures.
• Conducts on-site supplier audits to assess QMS and process capability.
• Leads supplier qualification activities including initial assessments and approvals.
• Manages supplier performance metrics and drives improvement initiatives.
• Investigates supplier quality issues using 8D, 5-Why, and root cause analysis.
• Collaborates with Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations to resolve non-conforming material issues.
• Reviews supplier PPAPs, FAI reports, and quality documentation.
• Supports supplier improvement plans and monitors implementation.
• Travel 40-60% domestically and internationally.

Skills

Quality tools

Audits

Root cause analysis

Supplier collaboration

Analytical skills

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Key People in Omaha, Nebraska seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure the quality of materials and components supplied to the organization. You will lead supplier qualification, audits, performance metrics, and CAPA activities, interfacing with suppliers on quality issues and continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, you will drive PPAP/FAI documentation, root-cause analyses, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations.