Supplier Quality Engineer: Audits, PPAP & Improvement

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

Job summary

Pernini Legal, Inc. in Omaha, NE is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to assure the quality of materials and components meeting established standards. You will lead supplier audits, qualification activities, and performance scorecards while driving corrective/preventive actions and process improvements.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations to resolve issues, review PPAPs, and support ISO 9001/14001 compliance. Domestic and international travel will be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related technical field from a four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in supplier quality engineering, quality assurance, or related field.
• Working knowledge of quality tools and methodologies such as PPAP, FMEA, SPC, 8D, and root cause analysis.
• Experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or other industry quality standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interface with internal teams and external suppliers.
• 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

Quality assurance

Root cause analysis

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

PPAP

FMEA

SPC

8D

Job description

Pernini Legal, Inc. in Omaha, NE is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to assure the quality of materials and components meeting established standards. You will lead supplier audits, qualification activities, and performance scorecards while driving corrective/preventive actions and process improvements.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations to resolve issues, review PPAPs, and support ISO 9001/14001 compliance. Domestic and international travel will be required.