Supplier Quality Engineer: Audits & Supplier Performance

Aspire Talent Solutions; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Talent Solutions is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in Omaha, Nebraska. The role ensures materials and components meet required quality standards and acts as the primary liaison with suppliers on quality issues, audits, and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will lead supplier qualification, audit supplier QA systems, manage performance via scorecards, and drive corrective actions (8D, 5-Why). Travel up to 60% supports supplier development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in supplier quality engineering or related field.
• Working knowledge of PPAP, FMEA, SPC, 8D, and root cause analysis.
• Experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or other quality standards preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains supplier QA standards, processes, and procedures.
• Conducts on-site supplier audits to assess quality management systems.
• Leads supplier qualification activities including assessments and process validation.
• Manages supplier performance metrics and drives improvement initiatives.
• Travel domestically and internationally up to 60% as needed.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Root cause analysis

Education

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

Tools

PPAP

FMEA

SPC

8D

Audit

Job description

Aspire Talent Solutions is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in Omaha, Nebraska. The role ensures materials and components meet required quality standards and acts as the primary liaison with suppliers on quality issues, audits, and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will lead supplier qualification, audit supplier QA systems, manage performance via scorecards, and drive corrective actions (8D, 5-Why). Travel up to 60% supports supplier development initiatives.