Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)

Cyient Limited; Bothell (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cyient Limited is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to drive supplier quality, compliance, and continuous improvement across a regulated manufacturing environment. The role collaborates with Procurement, Manufacturing and Engineering to resolve supplier quality issues and enhance overall supplier performance.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Engineering, 5+ years in supplier quality, and strong APQP/PPAP/CAPA knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or Quality Systems.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, CAPA, supplier audits, and quality management systems.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP/QMS platforms.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality investigations, nonconformance management, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Manage Supplier Quality Notifications (SQNs), Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs), and supplier performance metrics.
• Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) activities and support root cause investigations.
• Conduct supplier audits, assessments, and qualification activities.
• Partner with Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations teams to resolve supplier quality issues.
• Support supplier development, risk management, process improvements, and quality system compliance.
• Utilize structured problem-solving methodologies including 8D, 5 Why, FMEA, and Root Cause Analysis.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

CAPA

QMS

Supplier audits

Root cause analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to drive supplier quality, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives across a regulated manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality investigations, nonconformance management, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Manage Supplier Quality Notifications (SQNs), Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs), and supplier performance metrics.
• Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) activities and support root cause investigations.
• Conduct supplier audits, assessments, and qualification activities.
• Partner with Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations teams to resolve supplier quality issues.
• Support supplier development, risk management, process improvements, and quality system compliance.
• Utilize structured problem-solving methodologies including 8D, 5 Why, FMEA, and Root Cause Analysis.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or Quality Systems.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, CAPA, supplier audits, and quality management systems.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP/QMS platforms.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• ASQ CQE, CSQP, CQA, or Six Sigma certification.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Lead auditor certification (ISO 9001/ISO 13485) is a plus.

What We're Looking For

A proactive, hands-on quality professional who can influence suppliers, drive issue resolution, and improve overall supplier performance while ensuring compliance, quality, and operational excellence.

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