Supplier Quality Engineer - Hybrid & Global Impact

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC; Westminster (MD); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Public holidays

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to drive supplier qualification, audits, and continuous improvement across the supply base. You will collaborate with Purchasing, Engineering, and Operations to ensure quality and compliance for our components.

Responsibilities include auditing suppliers, defining quality criteria, leading workshops, and implementing CAPA and continuous improvement programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• Several years of experience in Supplier Quality Management, Quality Assurance, or related roles in an industrial environment.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and managing supplier development programs.
• Experience working with international suppliers and cross-functional teams is an advantage.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, and document system, process, and quality audits at supplier locations to verify compliance with requirements and standards.
• Define quality specifications and qualification criteria with Purchasing, Engineering, and stakeholders.
• Evaluate, qualify, and approve suppliers based on quality, capabilities, and performance.
• Develop and implement quality planning for semi-finished products, including inspection and supplier validation.
• Lead supplier workshops and training to improve performance and quality.
• Monitor supplier quality, delivery, and process capability through KPIs and metrics.
• Drive supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce quality risks.
• Initiate escalation processes when targets or requirements are not met.
• Provide guidance on product quality, processes, and design considerations to suppliers.
• Support complaint management with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to resolve issues.
• Lead problem-solving using 8D, RCA, FMEA, SPC, and CAPA methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with standards, requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Prepare and present reports on audits, projects, and supplier performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

Auditing

8D

FMEA

SPC

MSA

CAPA

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to drive supplier qualification, audits, and continuous improvement across the supply base. You will collaborate with Purchasing, Engineering, and Operations to ensure quality and compliance for our components.

Responsibilities include auditing suppliers, defining quality criteria, leading workshops, and implementing CAPA and continuous improvement programs.