Supplier Quality Engineer: Audits, Improvements & Travel

Clear Concepts, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Concepts, Inc. in Omaha, Nebraska is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure the quality of materials and components from suppliers. This role serves as the primary liaison on quality issues, audits, and continuous improvement.

You will lead supplier qualification activities, audit supplier quality management systems, manage performance and scorecards, and drive corrective and preventive actions for supplier-related issues. Travel 40-60% based on project needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in supplier quality engineering or a related field.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 quality standards.
• Strong communication and analytical problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains supplier quality assurance standards and procedures.
• Conducts on-site supplier audits to assess quality systems and process capability.
• Leads supplier qualification activities including initial assessments and approvals.
• Manages supplier performance metrics and drives improvement with suppliers.
• Uses root cause analysis and 8D to resolve supplier quality issues.
• Supports QA across Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations to address nonconformities.
• Reviews supplier PPAPs and FAI reports and related quality docs.
• Supports supplier improvement plans and monitors implementation.
• Collaborates with suppliers to achieve process improvements and compliance.
• Maintains audit records and communicates quality requirements to suppliers.
• Supports ISO 9001/14001/REACH/RoHS compliance and internal audits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related technical field

Tools

PPAP

FMEA

SPC

8D

Root cause analysis

Job description

Clear Concepts, Inc. in Omaha, Nebraska is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure the quality of materials and components from suppliers. This role serves as the primary liaison on quality issues, audits, and continuous improvement.

You will lead supplier qualification activities, audit supplier quality management systems, manage performance and scorecards, and drive corrective and preventive actions for supplier-related issues. Travel 40-60% based on project needs.