Supplier Quality Engineer: Audits, PPAP & Improvements

Food Management Search; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Management Search, Inc. is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in Omaha, NE. You will ensure material and component quality, act as the liaison with suppliers on quality issues, audits, and continuous improvement, and drive supplier qualification and corrective actions.

The role reports to the Quality Assurance Manager and supports ISO 9001/14001 and REACH/RoHS compliance, with significant travel. A BS in engineering or related field and 2+ years in supplier quality are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in supplier quality engineering or QA.
• Experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or similar quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains supplier quality standards and procedures.
• Conducts on-site supplier audits of quality management systems.
• Lead supplier qualification activities including initial assessments and process validation.
• Manage supplier performance metrics and scorecards.
• Investigates supplier quality issues using root cause methods (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone).
• Collaborate with Engineering, Purchasing, Operations to resolve non-conforming material.
• Review supplier PPAPs and FAI reports as required.
• Travel domestically and internationally 40–60% as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Food Management Search, Inc. is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in Omaha, NE. You will ensure material and component quality, act as the liaison with suppliers on quality issues, audits, and continuous improvement, and drive supplier qualification and corrective actions.

The role reports to the Quality Assurance Manager and supports ISO 9001/14001 and REACH/RoHS compliance, with significant travel. A BS in engineering or related field and 2+ years in supplier quality are required.