Supplier Quality Engineer — Drive Quality & Continuous Improvement

Panelmatic; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k with employer match

Educational reimbursement

PTO and paid holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Panelmatic, Inc. seeks a detail-oriented Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure external suppliers deliver quality components and assemblies meeting standards. You will handle supplier selection, audits, re-evaluation, and corrective actions.

Responsibilities include reviewing supplier documentation, supporting incoming inspection, and collaborating with engineering on new product introductions, driving continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in quality engineering, preferably supplier quality.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and root cause investigations.
• Familiarity with quality tools such as FMEA, 8D, Root Cause Analysis, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proficient in reading technical drawings and using measurement/testing equipment.
• Experience with ISO-9001 quality management systems (QMS).
• Computer literate and experience working with ERP systems.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to pass physical, drug, driving, and background check required.
• Alignment with company core values required.

Responsibilities

• Selection, evaluation, approval and ongoing performance evaluation of suppliers.
• Conduct QMS and technical supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with quality management systems and applicable industry standards.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities for supplier-related nonconformances.
• Review and disposition non-conforming materials received from suppliers.
• Review and approve supplier quality documentation, inspection plans, and manufacturing processes.
• Support incoming inspection activities and disposition of nonconforming materials.
• Review and approve supplier-requested changes to processes, materials, or tooling.
• Collaborate with engineering and sourcing teams during new product introductions and supplier selection.
• Track supplier quality metrics and drive continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in supplier development initiatives to improve quality, delivery, and reliability.

Skills

Quality engineering

Supplier quality

Root cause analysis

FMEA

8D problem solving

Six Sigma methodologies

Reading drawings

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Measurement equipment

ISO-9001 proficiency

Job description

Panelmatic, Inc. seeks a detail-oriented Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure external suppliers deliver quality components and assemblies meeting standards. You will handle supplier selection, audits, re-evaluation, and corrective actions.

Responsibilities include reviewing supplier documentation, supporting incoming inspection, and collaborating with engineering on new product introductions, driving continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.