Supplier Quality Engineer — Audits, PPAP & Improvements

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

Job summary

SteveRecruiter, LLC is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in Omaha, Nebraska to ensure the quality of materials and components supplied to the organization. This role serves as the main liaison with suppliers on quality issues, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will lead supplier qualification activities, manage supplier performance scorecards, and drive corrective actions to meet customer and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in supplier quality engineering or related field.
• Experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or other industry quality standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains supplier QA standards, processes, and procedures.
• Conducts on-site supplier audits to assess QA systems and process capability.
• Leads supplier qualification activities including initial assessments, process validation, and approval.
• Manages supplier performance metrics and scorecards; drives improvement with suppliers.
• Investigates and resolves supplier quality issues using root cause analysis and corrective actions (8D, 5-Why).
• Works cross-functionally with Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations to resolve non-conforming materials.
• Reviews and approves supplier PPAPs, FAI reports, and other QA documentation.
• Supports supplier improvement plans and monitors implementation.
• Travels domestically and internationally to support supplier development activities.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Supplier management

Auditing

Communication skills

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Tools

PPAP

FMEA

SPC

8D

Root cause analysis

Job description

SteveRecruiter, LLC is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in Omaha, Nebraska to ensure the quality of materials and components supplied to the organization. This role serves as the main liaison with suppliers on quality issues, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will lead supplier qualification activities, manage supplier performance scorecards, and drive corrective actions to meet customer and regulatory requirements.