Supplier Quality Engineer: Lead Supplier Improvement

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Niles Township (IL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

John Crane, part of Smiths Group, is seeking a Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer to lead outside supplier quality initiatives in the United States. You will drive supplier performance, analyze non-conformances, and participate in supplier audits to ensure compliance with the company’s quality standards.

The role requires strong data analysis, effective communication, and collaboration with Purchasing, Engineering, and Plants to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Knowledge of QMS processes and ISO 9001.
• Experience with quality management tools and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage external suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve supplier quality.
• Analyze non-conformances and participate in supplier audits.
• Lead root-cause analysis and supplier corrective actions.
• Review supplier documentation (FMEAs, control plans) for adequacy.

Skills

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Results-driven

Education

Engineering degree or related technical field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

John Crane, part of Smiths Group, is seeking a Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer to lead outside supplier quality initiatives in the United States. You will drive supplier performance, analyze non-conformances, and participate in supplier audits to ensure compliance with the company’s quality standards.

The role requires strong data analysis, effective communication, and collaboration with Purchasing, Engineering, and Plants to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.