Supplier Quality Engineer III

Paligen Technologies, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Paligen Technologies in Tampa, FL seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer III to lead supplier quality programs on-site. You’ll evaluate suppliers, drive quality system implementation, and conduct audits to ensure contract compliance and continuous improvement.

Travel up to 50% supports multiple sites, suppliers, and customers. The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering and 5+ years in QA or supplier quality, with expertise in ISO 9001/AS9100, Lean/Six Sigma, and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in quality assurance or supplier quality roles; if no degree, 4+ years extra experience.
• Strong knowledge of QA, supplier quality, ISO 9001/AS9100.
• Excellent MS Office skills including Project.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma or other CI methodologies and CAPA processes.
• Ability to influence, drive actions, and work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and select suppliers based on ability to meet product and schedule requirements.
• Develop and implement supplier quality evaluation and control systems.
• Conduct supplier audits to drive standardization, waste reduction, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor KPIs like on-time delivery, DPMO, and COPQ.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve supplier quality issues.
• Support root cause and corrective/preventive action analysis using tools like FMEA, Fishbone, A-3, fault tree, SPC.
• Manage supplier performance metrics, assessments, and certification programs.
• Train suppliers to execute quality system processes.
• Coordinate with engineering and procurement to ensure contract compliance.
• Represent Paligen to customers, suppliers, and teammates.

Skills

Supplier quality

ISO 9001/AS9100

Lean Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

FMEA

SPC

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project

Job description

Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer III

Job Family: Quality

Company: Paligen Technologies

Location: Tampa, FL (On-Site)

Paligen Technologies is, at its core, an engineering firm dedicated to the advancement of novel manufacturing solutions in the commercial, defense, and aerospace industries. We are always looking for new ideas and people who are passionate about their craft. The Supplier Quality Engineer 3 will work with suppliers to ensure that all Quality requirements imposed by purchase orders and contracts are understood and complied with. This role involves working closely with multi-disciplinary teams within Paligen, subcontractor personnel, and customer representatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and select suppliers based on their ability to meet product and schedule requirements.
• Develop and implement supplier quality evaluation and control systems.
• Conduct supplier audits to drive process standardization, waste elimination, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor, communicate and improve key supply chain KPIs, including Supplier On Time Delivery, Defects Per Million Opportunities (DPMO) and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ).
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve supplier quality issues.
• Collaborate with supplier representatives on quality problems, ensure corrective actions are implemented and contribute to supplier quality improvement programs.
• Provides support to suppliers regarding root cause and corrective/preventive action analysis through use of various tools and methodologies, such as FMEA, Fishbone, A-3, Fault tree analysis, cause mapping, SPC, and other relevant charts and diagrams.
• Manage and maintain supplier performance metrics, assessment, and certification programs.
• Train suppliers to execute specific quality system processes.
• Coordinate with engineering and procurement teams to ensure supplier compliance with contractual requirements.
• Represents the company brand to customer, supplier, and teammate companies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a Quality Assurance, manufacturing engineering, or a similar role. In the absence of a degree, 4 additional years of relevant experience required.
• Strong knowledge of quality assurance, supplier quality, ISO 9001 and/or AS9100.
• Excellent Microsoft office skills, including Project.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills. Ability to influence and drive actions.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies including root cause and corrective/preventive action determinations and processes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, good judgement, and attention to detail.
• Acts with integrity, works collaboratively, and supports continual improvement.

Preferred Skills

• Certification as a Lead Auditor
• Advanced degree or certifications related to relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience in Supplier Quality Assurance with International / OCONUS companies

Other Requirements:

• Travel: up to 50%, to support other locations manufacturing sites, suppliers and customers.
• Work Environment: Office work environment and supplier manufacturing locations
• Background Investigation / Drug Screen / US Person: Required.

Paligen Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value the unique skills and capabilities that our team members bring to our mission. We make all hiring and employment decisions based solely on individual qualifications, merit, and business needs. We strictly prohibit discrimination, ensuring a fair and objective selection process for all applicants.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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