Supplier Quality Engineer - Ensure Defect-Free Components

Kelvion Products; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelvion Products in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Supply Quality Engineer to manage supplier programs, ensure quality across manufacturing and packaging, and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.

You will lead process audits, set quality objectives, and participate in problem-solving teams to prevent defects and meet engineering specs.

The role collaborates with design, manufacturing, and supply chain to drive continuous improvement and supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 3–5 years’ experience in ISO 9001 manufacturing environments.
• Experience in quality programs and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor supplier quality performance via scorecards.
• Manage SCAR program and ensure proper closure.
• Coordinate with engineering, production and quality teams to resolve issues.
• Communicate with suppliers on quality requirements (e.g., Heat Cert, DoC).
• Review changes to approved parts and new designs.
• Support supplier qualifications and new supplier approvals per QMS.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent

3-5 years experience in ISO 9001 manufacturing environment

Tools

GD&T

Job description

Kelvion Products in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Supply Quality Engineer to manage supplier programs, ensure quality across manufacturing and packaging, and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.

You will lead process audits, set quality objectives, and participate in problem-solving teams to prevent defects and meet engineering specs.

The role collaborates with design, manufacturing, and supply chain to drive continuous improvement and supplier performance.