Supplier Quality Engineer - Audits, Improvements & PPAP

RON SUNSHINE ASSOCIATES LLC; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

RON SUNSHINE ASSOCIATES LLC in Omaha, Nebraska, is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure quality of materials and components. You will lead supplier audits, qualification, and corrective actions, interfacing with Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations to resolve issues.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical field, at least 2 years in supplier quality, and experience with PPAP, FMEA, and ISO standards. Expect 40-60% travel and a salary of $85k–$100k plus bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of supplier quality/QA experience.
• Experience with PPAP, FMEA, SPC, 8D, and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949 or similar standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong analytical skills.
• Ability to interface with internal teams and external suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain supplier quality standards and procedures.
• Conduct on-site supplier audits of quality systems.
• Lead supplier qualification activities and process validation.
• Manage supplier performance metrics and scorecards.
• Investigate supplier quality issues using 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone.
• Work with Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations to resolve issues.
• Review supplier PPAPs, FAI reports and quality docs.
• Support supplier improvement plans and monitor implementation.
• Collaborate with suppliers to improve processes and ensure compliance.
• Maintain audit records and quality documentation.
• Communicate quality expectations to suppliers.
• Support internal audits per ISO standards.
• Support NPI and change management related to supplier quality.
• Provide training to internal stakeholders on supplier quality.
• Travel 40-60% domestically and internationally.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/SCM or related field

Tools

PPAP

FMEA

SPC

8D

Root-cause analysis

Job description

RON SUNSHINE ASSOCIATES LLC in Omaha, Nebraska, is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure quality of materials and components. You will lead supplier audits, qualification, and corrective actions, interfacing with Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations to resolve issues.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical field, at least 2 years in supplier quality, and experience with PPAP, FMEA, and ISO standards. Expect 40-60% travel and a salary of $85k–$100k plus bonus.