Supplier Quality Engineer – NPI to Production Quality

Formel D; York (York County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Formel D in York, PA, is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer I to support end-to-end supplier quality processes from NPI to warranty follow-through. You will assist PPAP validation, capability studies, and CTQ-based inspections while collaborating with suppliers and plant teams on quality and safety standards.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or technical experience, 3+ years in manufacturing or quality, plant-floor comfort, and up to 50% travel, with U.S. citizenship required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or relevant technical experience.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing or quality.
• Basic knowledge of PPAP, FMEA, control plans, and GD&T.
• Comfortable working on the plant floor and with supplier contacts.
• Willing to travel up to 50%, including supplier visits
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supplier PPAP preparation and submission tracking.
• Support initial capability studies and dimensional validations.
• Participate in design and feasibility reviews by gathering supplier feedback.
• Help develop inspection standards and quality checks based on CTQ characteristics.
• Perform daily incoming inspection support and track first-pass yield.
• Investigate non-conformances and issue preliminary supplier notifications.
• Coordinate short-term containment activities for quality spills.
• Maintain accurate records of supplier scorecards and audit checklists.
• Coordinate basic part returns for supplier analysis and early warranty claims.
• Log field quality issues and help track supplier responsiveness.
• Assist in preparing data summaries from warranty reports for team reviews.

Skills

PPAP

FMEA

Control plans

GD&T

Plant floor experience

Supplier coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant technical experience

Job description

Formel D in York, PA, is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer I to support end-to-end supplier quality processes from NPI to warranty follow-through. You will assist PPAP validation, capability studies, and CTQ-based inspections while collaborating with suppliers and plant teams on quality and safety standards.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or technical experience, 3+ years in manufacturing or quality, plant-floor comfort, and up to 50% travel, with U.S. citizenship required.