Supplier Quality Engineer: CAPA & Continuous Improvement

MacLean Power Systems; Alabaster (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MacLean Power Systems is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to lead cross-functional quality initiatives and supplier quality improvements. You will drive root cause analyses, CAPA, audits, and documentation to uphold ISO 9001 standards and ensure product quality.

The role requires strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills to collaborate across design, production, and supply chain. Prior manufacturing quality experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related quality field is preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in quality engineering or a related role within manufacturing.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple priorities.
• Certifications such as ASQ CQE or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional collaboration with product design, management, production, and supply chain to identify quality risks and mitigate them effectively.
• Oversee supplier management activities to monitor quality deviations and drive zero-defect standards.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and enforce CAPA at supplier sites to ensure compliance with quality specs.
• Plan and conduct audits of production processes, raw materials, and suppliers.
• Lead CAPA investigations and drive action closure.
• Serve as SME for quality systems and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 where applicable.
• Develop, maintain, and improve quality documentation and control plans.
• Analyze quality data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior quality staff and support training.
• Support new product introductions by ensuring quality requirements are defined and implemented.

Skills

Communication

Auditing

Documentation

Training

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

5S & Quality policies

Education

Bachelors degree in Engineering/Quality/Manufacturing

Tools

Electronic document control systems

Job description

MacLean Power Systems is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to lead cross-functional quality initiatives and supplier quality improvements. You will drive root cause analyses, CAPA, audits, and documentation to uphold ISO 9001 standards and ensure product quality.

The role requires strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills to collaborate across design, production, and supply chain. Prior manufacturing quality experience is essential.