Supplier Quality Engineer – Drive Quality & CAPA

Socket.dev; Ladson (SC); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) at the Ladson, SC facility to manage supplier quality programs and drive continuous improvement. The role involves onsite work, supplier audits, and collaboration with supplier relationships to ensure quality compliance and performance.

The ideal candidate has extensive quality management experience, strong problem solving, and leadership skills, with knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality tools like SPC, FMEA, and PPAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a relevant field; years of experience as stated in the posting.
• US Citizenship required for Public Trust suitability.
• In-depth knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001).
• Familiarity with quality tools and techniques (SPC, FMEA, PPAP).
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supplier quality programs and processes.
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on quality capabilities.
• Collaborate with Supplier Relationship team to ensure strong alliances and maintain communication.
• Conduct supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Review and approve supplier quality plans, specifications, and procedures.
• Monitor supplier performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Investigate and resolve quality issues and non-conformances.
• Lead root cause analysis and CAPA activities.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance supplier quality and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain supplier quality metrics and reporting systems.
• Provide technical guidance to suppliers on quality issues.
• May mentor and train other quality personnel.
• May involve travel to supplier facilities for audits and assessments.
• May support new product development and supplier qualification activities.
• Provide technical guidance to Quality Analyst in support of Supplier Corrective Actions and Non-Conforming Material Reports data analysis and continual improvement efforts.

Skills

Quality management systems

Quality tools (SPC, FMEA, PPAP)

Analytical problem solving

Communication & leadership

Public Trust eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree in a relevant field (preferred)

Tools

Quality auditing

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) at the Ladson, SC facility to manage supplier quality programs and drive continuous improvement. The role involves onsite work, supplier audits, and collaboration with supplier relationships to ensure quality compliance and performance.

The ideal candidate has extensive quality management experience, strong problem solving, and leadership skills, with knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality tools like SPC, FMEA, and PPAP.