Supplier Quality Engineer: Drive Zero-Defect Excellence

NTN Bearing Corporation; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NTN Driveshaft in Columbus, Indiana, seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to manage direct material quality, drive continuous improvement, and lead root-cause analysis with suppliers. The role requires auditing, PPAP oversight, and collaboration across production, engineering, and quality teams.

Travel to supplier sites may be necessary, and strong communication skills are essential. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree with 1–3 years of related experience, familiarity with ISO 9001/IATF

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 1–3 years of quality experience preferred.
• Auditor experience using process approach and ISO/IATF CQI standards preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication, cross-functional collaboration, and independent work ability.
• Ability to prepare documentation and present to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Owns product quality for direct material suppliers and investigates supplier quality issues.
• Led continuous improvement projects and drives a zero-defect mentality.
• Communicates with suppliers on quality issues, new programs, and audits.
• Conducts investigations, records issues, and initiates containment actions.
• Champions root-cause analysis and corrective actions with suppliers.
• Monitors PPAPs, process changes, and annual supplier validations.
• Performs supplier audits and risk assessments to minimize critical-process risk.
• Tracks supplier performance and ensures timely corrective actions.
• Willingness to travel to suppliers as required.

Skills

ISO 9001

IATF 16949

CQI

8D

PFMEA

DFMEA

PPAP

Data analysis

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

NTN Driveshaft in Columbus, Indiana, seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to manage direct material quality, drive continuous improvement, and lead root-cause analysis with suppliers. The role requires auditing, PPAP oversight, and collaboration across production, engineering, and quality teams.

Travel to supplier sites may be necessary, and strong communication skills are essential. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree with 1–3 years of related experience, familiarity with ISO 9001/IATF