Supplier Quality Engineer - Manufacturing Domain

Global Connect Technologies; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Connect Technologies is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to oversee supplier manufacturing activities, assure quality and delivery performance, and drive corrective actions. The role combines remote coordination with frequent travel to supplier sites to manage quality programs and supplier development initiatives.

The position emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams and requires hands-on experience in supplier quality, manufacturing oversight, and risk management across

Qualifications

• Experience in supplier manufacturing or supplier quality.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, production monitoring, quality assurance, and supplier management.
• Ability to identify manufacturing risks, investigate issues, and drive corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site supplier manufacturing oversight and monitor production activities.
• Evaluate supplier performance related to manufacturing quality, testing, and delivery schedules.
• Identify, assess, and escalate manufacturing, quality, and supply chain risks.
• Support the development and implementation of Supplier Oversight and Supplier Improvement Plans.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions to resolve supplier quality and manufacturing issues.
• Review manufacturing and quality plans, control plans, and inspection documentation.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Program Management teams.
• Monitor supplier compliance with applicable manufacturing standards, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Support supplier audits, qualification, development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Help ensure components are manufactured safely, meet specifications, and are delivered on schedule.

Skills

Supplier quality

Manufacturing engineering

Quality assurance

Cross-functional teams

Travel readiness

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PFMEA

SPC

PPAP

Job description

Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer - Remote with Travel

Job Description

We are seeking experienced Supplier Manufacturing Professionals and Supplier Performance Engineers to support supplier manufacturing oversight, quality assurance, and performance improvement initiatives. The role involves working directly with suppliers and manufacturing facilities to monitor production activities, ensure compliance with quality requirements, identify potential risks, and support the timely delivery of components.

The ideal candidate will have experience in supplier quality, manufacturing engineering, production oversight, or supplier development within industries such as nuclear, power generation, aerospace and defense, oil and gas, automotive, heavy manufacturing, industrial equipment, fabrication, or precision machining.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site supplier manufacturing oversight and monitor production activities.
• Evaluate supplier performance related to manufacturing quality, testing, and delivery schedules.
• Identify, assess, and escalate manufacturing, quality, and supply chain risks.
• Support the development and implementation of Supplier Oversight and Supplier Improvement Plans.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions to resolve supplier quality and manufacturing issues.
• Review manufacturing and quality plans, control plans, and inspection documentation.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Program Management teams.
• Monitor supplier compliance with applicable manufacturing standards, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Support supplier audits, qualification, development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Help ensure components are manufactured safely, meet specifications, and are delivered on schedule.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Experience in supplier manufacturing, supplier performance, manufacturing engineering, or supplier quality.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, production monitoring, quality assurance, and supplier management.
• Ability to identify manufacturing risks, investigate issues, and drive corrective actions.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently at supplier facilities and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel frequently and support extended assignments at supplier manufacturing locations.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with one or more of the following:

• Manufacturing and Quality Plans
• Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
• Control Plans
• Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Process Capability (Cpk)
• Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
• Supplier Qualification and Development
• Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA)
• Manufacturing Surveillance and Production Oversight
• Supplier Quality Auditing

Preferred Industry Experience

Candidates with experience in any of the following industries are encouraged to apply:

• Nuclear and Power Generation
• Aerospace and Defense
• Oil and Gas, Refining, and Energy
• Shipbuilding and Marine
• Automotive and Heavy Manufacturing
• Industrial Equipment and Machinery
• Fabrication and Precision Machining

Location and Travel Requirements

• Duration: Long-term, with an anticipated ongoing need.
• Travel: High travel requirement, including frequent domestic travel, potential extended assignments at supplier facilities, and international travel as needed.
• Candidates must be comfortable working on-site at supplier and manufacturing facilities for significant periods.