Supplier Quality Engineer II: QA Systems & Cost Savings

New York Air Brake Corp.; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Air Brake is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to implement and maintain the Supplier Quality Assurance Program, driving supplier quality improvements and cost reductions. You will lead PPAP, PFMEA, control plans, and SCAR activities with a focus on preventing defects.

The role requires 3–5 years in Quality Engineering (supplier quality preferred) and a degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering; automotive experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering.
• Minimum 3-5 years in Quality Engineering/industrial engineering; supplier quality preferred.
• Automotive/Transportation industry background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain a Supplier Quality Assurance Program with strategic suppliers.
• Act as technical interface, communicating engineering flow-downs to suppliers.
• Manage quality activities during product realization.
• Review supplier processes, identify risks and opportunities.
• Lead containment and supplier corrective actions (SCAR) with 8D and root-cause analyses.

Skills

Six Sigma

APQP/PPAP

PFMEA

Control Plan

MSA

SPC

GDT/Blueprints

Measurement principles

KPIs monitoring

Communication skills

Supplier quality management

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering

Tools

SAP QM

Job description

New York Air Brake is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to implement and maintain the Supplier Quality Assurance Program, driving supplier quality improvements and cost reductions. You will lead PPAP, PFMEA, control plans, and SCAR activities with a focus on preventing defects.

The role requires 3–5 years in Quality Engineering (supplier quality preferred) and a degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering; automotive experience is a plus.