Supplier Quality Engineer - Audits, Improvements & Travel

Kingfisher Recruiting; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingfisher Recruiting is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in Omaha, Nebraska. The role ensures material and component quality, acting as the liaison with suppliers on quality issues, audits, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include supplier qualification, audits, scorecards, CAPA, and cross-functional collaboration to meet ISO 9001, 14001, and RoHS standards. Travel 40-60% as needed; 2+ years in supplier quality preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; four-year college or university.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in supplier quality engineering or related field.
• Familiarity with PPAP, FMEA, SPC, 8D and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain supplier QA standards, processes, and procedures.
• Conduct on-site supplier audits to assess quality systems and capability.
• Lead supplier qualification activities including initial assessments and process validation.
• Manage supplier performance metrics and drive improvement initiatives.
• Investigate supplier quality issues using 8D, 5-Why, and RCA methodologies.
• Collaborate with Eng, Purchasing, and Operations to resolve non-conforming materials.
• Review and approve supplier PPAPs, FAI reports, and other quality docs.
• Support supplier improvement plans and monitor implementation.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, 14001, REACH/RoHS standards.
• Maintain records of audits, corrective actions, and performance.
• Communicate quality expectations to suppliers.
• Support internal audits per ISO standards and change management.
• Provide training on supplier quality procedures to stakeholders.
• Travel 40-60% domestically and internationally as needed.

Skills

PPAP

FMEA

SPC

8D / Root Cause Analysis

Supplier Quality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Equivalency: education + experience

Tools

ISO 9001

IATF 16949

Job description

Kingfisher Recruiting is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in Omaha, Nebraska. The role ensures material and component quality, acting as the liaison with suppliers on quality issues, audits, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include supplier qualification, audits, scorecards, CAPA, and cross-functional collaboration to meet ISO 9001, 14001, and RoHS standards. Travel 40-60% as needed; 2+ years in supplier quality preferred.