Supplier Quality Engineer: Audits, PPAP & Improvements

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

Job summary

Connectly Recruiting is hiring a Supplier Quality Engineer in Omaha, Nebraska to ensure materials and components meet requirements and to lead supplier audits and continuous improvement efforts. You will qualify new suppliers, manage supplier performance, review PPAP/FAI, and drive CAPA using 8D, 5-Why and Fishbone methods.

Travel 40–60% domestically and internationally; report to the Quality Assurance Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in supplier quality engineering or related field.
• Working knowledge of PPAP, FMEA, SPC and root cause analysis.
• Experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949 or other quality standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving abilities.

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

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

PPAP

FMEA

SPC

8D

Job description

Connectly Recruiting is hiring a Supplier Quality Engineer in Omaha, Nebraska to ensure materials and components meet requirements and to lead supplier audits and continuous improvement efforts. You will qualify new suppliers, manage supplier performance, review PPAP/FAI, and drive CAPA using 8D, 5-Why and Fishbone methods.

Travel 40–60% domestically and internationally; report to the Quality Assurance Manager.