Supplier Quality Engineer - Electrical

Alexander Dennis Limited; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

401(k) plan with generous companymatch

On-the-job training (investment in 202

Job summary

Alexander Dennis Limited is seeking a detail-oriented Supplier Quality Engineer - Electrical to join our Las Vegas-based Procurement team. You will lead supplier qualification, audits and PPAP approvals to ensure suppliers meet stringent quality and reliability targets for North American bus programs.

You will manage ASL maintenance, drive supplier quality improvements, and collaborate with Engineering, Reliability and Procurement to support new product introductions and ongoing supplier

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering or related field.
• Experience in supplier qualification, development and QA.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, SPC, RCCA, 8D, Six Sigma, DFMEA, PFMEA.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier qualification within an assigned region and support recertifications.
• Manage PPAP requirements and approvals for new suppliers/products.
• Conduct supplier audits and evaluate QMS to ensure quality standards.
• Lead supplier quality investigations and corrective actions to prevent defects.
• Monitor supplier performance and develop improvement plans.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Engineering, Reliability and suppliers to meet quality objectives.

Skills

Supplier quality

Procurement

Quality systems

Audits

PPAP

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Quality Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Data analysis tools

Job description

Alexander Dennis is a global leader in the design and manufacture of double-deck and lightweight buses. Building on 130 years of heritage, we're leading the transition to zero-emission mobility, with 3,000 zero-emission buses sold to date. Alexander Dennis is a subsidiary of NFI Group, aleader in propulsion agnostic bus and coachmobility solutions. Operating in 10 countries, we're investing in our people and our communities, with over 31,000 buses and coaches in service around the world.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly analytical Supplier Quality Engineer - Electrical to join our dynamic Procurement team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading supplier qualification activities, managing supplier audits and PPAP approvals, maintaining the Approved Supplier List (ASL), and driving supplier quality improvement initiatives to ensure suppliers consistently meet Alexander Dennis quality, reliability, and performance requirements.

Be part of our Las Vegas team, supporting Southern Nevada's transportation and manufacturing industry by producing double-deck buses for customers across North America. As the only facility of its kind in North America, our site is a hub for cutting-edge transit solutions. Are you ready to embrace the challenge? Come build the future of mobility with us.

WHY JOIN US:

• Be part of a team leading the world's electrification of mass mobility.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• 401(k) plan with generous company match.
• Passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world
• Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members.
• On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment (we invested $15.9 million in 2024)
• Advancement opportunities within our family of companies
  

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Lead qualification of new suppliers within an assigned region and support periodic supplier recertification activities.
• Manage PPAP requirements and approvals for new suppliers and products to support new product introductions and procurement initiatives.
• Conduct supplier audits and evaluate supplier quality management systems to ensure quality requirements are consistently met.
• Lead supplier quality investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities to resolve quality issues and prevent repeat defects.
• Monitor supplier performance, assess process capability, and develop supplier quality improvement plans.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Engineering, Reliability, and suppliers to support product quality, reliability, and supplier performance objectives.
  

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in supplier quality, procurement, manufacturing, automotive, transit bus, heavy vehicle, aerospace, or related industries.
• Experience supporting supplier qualification, supplier development, quality assurance, and supplier performance management programs.
• Strong knowledge of quality standards and methodologies including ISO 9001, IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, SPC, RCCA, 8D, Six Sigma, DFMEA, and PFMEA.
• Experience conducting supplier audits, evaluating quality management systems, and driving corrective and preventive actions.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, supplier performance reporting, and data analysis tools.
• Familiarity with contract review, commercial terms and conditions, and supplier agreements is considered an asset.
  

OUR WHY:

We exist to move people. Our mission is to design, deliver, and support market-leading bus and motorcoach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable. Our values—safety, quality, integrity, accountability, teamwork, and sustainability—areat the core of everything we do.

NFI Group | We Move People - YouTube

Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI offers a wide range of propulsion-agnostic bus and coach platforms, including market leading electric models. Through its low- and zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets today's urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities through connected, clean, and sustainable transportation. News and informationisavailable atwww.nfigroup.com,www.newflyer.com,www.mcicoach.com,nfi.parts,www.alexander-dennis.com,arbocsv.com, andcarfaircomposites.com.

Alexander Dennisis committed to administering all employment matters in accordance with the value we place on fostering an inclusive and welcoming workplace that values the contributions of all team members.We ensure that all employment decisions are based upon merit andcomply withapplicable employment legislation and requirements. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidates' request.