Supplier Quality Engineer: Lead Audits & Process Improvement

SWPC; Springfield, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

SWPC is seeking a qualified supplier quality professional in Springfield, MA. This full-time role supports manufacturing, engineering, purchasing and suppliers by providing data-driven feedback and problem-solving using a range of quality tools.

You will conduct supplier audits, participate in First Article Inspections, and drive continuous improvement across metal, MIM, PM and plastics with minimal supervision. Travel up to 5% may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Engineering; BS in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial/Materials preferred; ASQ acceptable in lieu.
• 4–10 years of hands-on supplier quality and/or manufacturing experience.
• Tooling and ASME Y14.5M GD&T proficiency is required.
• Strong problem solving, analytical skills, and ability to manage multiple projects with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide data feedback to support manufacturing, engineering, purchasing, incoming inspection, and suppliers.
• Support manufacturing in proactive and reactive roles using the scientific method of problem solving.
• Conduct supplier quality audits to assess health, consistency, reliability, and performance.
• Work with metal cutting, MIM, PM, and plastics with suppliers.
• Create, follow through upon, and close NCMRs.
• Lead First Article Inspections by communicating drawing/design requirements to the supplier.
• Support incoming inspection with measurement and process improvements.
• Assist internal quality engineers with containment and root-ccause analysis opportunities.
• Minimal travel required up to 5%

Skills

Data analysis

Quality tools

ASQ certification

ASME Y14.5M GD&T

Problem solving

MS Excel

Statistical tools

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering

BS in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial/Materials Engineering

ASQ certification acceptable in lieu of degree

Tools

Inspection tools

ASME Y14.5M GD&T

Microsoft Office

Job description

SWPC is seeking a qualified supplier quality professional in Springfield, MA. This full-time role supports manufacturing, engineering, purchasing and suppliers by providing data-driven feedback and problem-solving using a range of quality tools.

You will conduct supplier audits, participate in First Article Inspections, and drive continuous improvement across metal, MIM, PM and plastics with minimal supervision. Travel up to 5% may be required.