Supplier Quality Engineer - Mechanical

Panelmatic Inc.; Georgia; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

HSA, life insurance

401K + bonus

PTO & holidays

Education reimbursement

Volunteer time

Career advancement

Competitive wages

Job summary

Panelmatic Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure external suppliers deliver quality components and assemblies meeting standards. The role covers supplier selection, audits, root-cause actions, and continuous improvement across raw materials and fabrication.

Requirements include a BS in engineering, 5+ years in quality, supplier audit experience, and familiarity with ISO-9001 QMS. On-site position with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical/industrial engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in quality engineering with at least 3 in supplier quality.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and root cause investigations.
• Familiarity with FMEA, 8D, RCA, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proficient in reading technical drawings and using measurement tools.
• Experience with ISO-9001 QMS and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Select, evaluate, approve and monitor supplier performance.
• Conduct QMS and supplier audits to ensure standards.
• Lead root-cause corrective actions for supplier nonconformances.
• Review and disposition non-conforming materials from suppliers.
• Review supplier quality docs, inspection plans, and processes.
• Support incoming inspection and disposition of nonconforming materials.
• Review supplier changes to processes, materials, or tooling.
• Collaborate with engineering and sourcing on new product introductions.
• Track supplier quality metrics and drive improvements.
• Ensure compliance with customer specs, standards, regulatory requirements.
• Participate in supplier development to improve quality, delivery, reliability.

Skills

FMEA

8D

Root Cause Analysis

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial engineering or related technical field

Tools

ERP systems

Measurement/testing equipment

Job description

About Us:

Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to support expansion for our clients. We have produced control packages for many of America's top corporations in the chemical, environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and utilities industries. We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology assures compliance with domestic and international standards. We can meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.

Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise assures you of our ability to handle the largest and most complex packages quickly and efficiently.

Job Summary:

Panelmatic is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Supplier Quality Engineer. The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for ensuring that external suppliers deliver components, materials, and assemblies that meet quality, safety, and performance standards. This role will cover raw material, fabrication and metal manufacturing products and focus on supplier selection and approval, audits, re-evaluation, continuous quality improvement, and root-cause corrective actions.

Job Duties:

• Selection, evaluation, approval and ongoing performance evaluation of suppliers.
• Conduct QMS and technical supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with quality management systems and applicable industry standards.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities for supplier-related nonconformances.
• Review and disposition non-conforming materials received from suppliers.
• Review and approve supplier quality documentation, inspection plans, and manufacturing processes.
• Support incoming inspection activities and disposition of nonconforming materials.
• Review and approve supplier-requested changes to processes, materials, or tooling.
• Collaborate with engineering and sourcing teams during new product introductions and supplier selection.
• Track supplier quality metrics and drive continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in supplier development initiatives to improve quality, delivery, and reliability.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in quality engineering, with at least 3 years in supplier quality.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and root cause investigations.
• Familiarity with quality tools such as FMEA, 8D, Root Cause Analysis, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proficient in reading technical drawings and using measurement/testing equipment.
• Experience with ISO-9001 quality management systems (QMS).
• Computer literate and experience working with ERP systems.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to pass physical, drug, driving, and background check required.
• Alignment with company core values required.

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD
• 100% medical premium paid for by Panelmatic for the employee-only level medical coverage
• 80% paid for by Panelmatic and 20% paid for by the employee on all other level medical coverage (i.e. employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family)
• 401K and bonus
• Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development provided
• PTO and paid holidays provided
• Career advancement opportunities
• Competitive wages
• Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years