Supplier Quality Engineer – Continuous Improvement

ENC - ElDorado National California Inc.; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

ENC - ElDorado National California Inc. is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in Riverside, CA to assure supplier products meet specs and standards. The role covers audits, quality plans, and collaboration with Purchasing, Engineering and R&D.

The position requires 3–5 years in quality or supplier quality management, ISO/IATF knowledge, and strong root-cause skills. Travel to supplier sites is expected, with emphasis on continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years in quality or supplier quality management.
• Experience with supplier audits and inspections.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 or similar standards.
• Proficient in root cause analysis and problem solving.
• Experience with statistical tools and quality software (e.g., SAP, Minitab).
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Willingness to travel to supplier locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supplier evaluation and selection based on quality performance, capability, and cost.
• Conduct supplier audits to ensure quality systems meet requirements.
• Perform regular supplier audits and inspections.
• Develop and implement quality control plans to monitor supplier performance.
• Collaborate with suppliers to address quality issues and implement improvements.
• Lead/root cause analysis and corrective actions for non-conformances.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure corrective actions are sustained.
• Support Six Sigma, Lean, and other continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation and reports.
• Monitor and report supplier performance metrics (scorecards, defect rates, on-time delivery).
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, and R&D to align supplier quality.
• Provide quality input during new product development and lifecycle management.
• Document non-conformances, deviations, and corrective actions.

Skills

Supplier quality

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Minitab

SPC

Job description

ENC - ElDorado National California Inc. is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in Riverside, CA to assure supplier products meet specs and standards. The role covers audits, quality plans, and collaboration with Purchasing, Engineering and R&D.

The position requires 3–5 years in quality or supplier quality management, ISO/IATF knowledge, and strong root-cause skills. Travel to supplier sites is expected, with emphasis on continuous improvement initiatives.