Supplier Quality Engineer - Lead Supplier Excellence & 8D

Edwards Vacuum LLC; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Variable Compensation Bonus

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Training and Development

Parental Leave

Disability Benefits

Life and AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Edwards Vacuum LLC is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to oversee supplier quality performance and corrective actions at our Buffalo facility. You will lead audits, containment, and SCAR processes to assure conforming materials and minimal escapes.

The role emphasizes APQP/PPAP support, supplier development, and data-driven decisions to reduce COPQ. The position requires 5+ years in quality within manufacturing, strong problem-solving, and collaboration with sourcing, engineering, and

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience across multiple quality functions in a process-driven manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical and analytical skills to understand manufacturing processes and quality initiatives.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, and supplier qualification for new product intro.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and assessing capability, risk, and compliance.
• Ability to document, present, and communicate quality information for audits and reviews.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis and QMS/ISO 9001 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure conforming material supply by managing supplier quality performance and SCAR processes.
• Drive root cause and corrective actions to prevent recurrence and improve supplier capability.
• Maintain Approved Supplier List and develop supplier readiness to meet Edwards and ISO 9001.
• Reduce DPPM, strengthen supplier performance, and mitigate risk via qualification and monitoring.
• Lead resolution of supplier nonconformances to shorten closure lead time and containment.
• Confirm supplier readiness through audits, PPAP, and on-site verifications.
• Support APQP/PPAP and supplier readiness activities to ensure on-time launches.

Skills

Quality management

Root cause analysis

APQP/PPAP

8D problem solving

QMS ISO 9001

Statistical analysis

Process capability

GD&T

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Edwards Vacuum LLC is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to oversee supplier quality performance and corrective actions at our Buffalo facility. You will lead audits, containment, and SCAR processes to assure conforming materials and minimal escapes.

The role emphasizes APQP/PPAP support, supplier development, and data-driven decisions to reduce COPQ. The position requires 5+ years in quality within manufacturing, strong problem-solving, and collaboration with sourcing, engineering, and