Supplier Quality Engineer - Welds & Coatings Audits

Ranew's Companies; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonus

Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

401K

Job summary

Ranew's Companies in Olathe, KS is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure external manufacturing partners deliver fabricated, welded, and coated components that meet drawings, industry standards, and appearance requirements.

This role serves as the technical liaison between engineering and supply chain, managing supplier qualification, conducting weld and paint audits, and driving root cause corrective actions to reduce incoming defects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Materials Engineering, or related field.
• 3-5+ years of quality or manufacturing engineering experience in fabrication, welding, and/or coating.
• Strong knowledge of GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, SMAW; AWS D1.1/D1.2 or ASME Section IX preferred.
• Familiarity with surface prep and SSPC, NACE, and ASTM coating standards.
• Proficient in blueprint reading, GD&T, PFMEAs, Control Plans, and MSA.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.
• Certifications such as AWS CWI, AMPP/NACE CIP, ASQ CQE/CSQP/CQA, or Lean Six Sigma are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and qualify new suppliers' fabrication, welding, and industrial paint capabilities.
• Conduct on-site supplier audits for ISO 9001, AWS, and AISC compliance.
• Review blueprints, WPS/PQR, and coating specifications with suppliers.
• Lead PPAP and First Article Inspections, including mill certs and coating thickness records.
• Verify supplier weld setups, welder certifications, fixtures, and NDT programs.
• Monitor supplier surface prep, DFT, adhesion testing, and gloss/color uniformity.
• Coordinate containment of weld and paint defects at supplier sites or incoming inspection.
• Issue SCARs and lead 8D / 5-Why root cause investigations with suppliers.
• Manage MRB disposition and rework validation for out-of-spec assemblies.
• Track supplier PPM and on-time delivery, and coach suppliers on continuous improvement.

Job description

Ranew's Companies in Olathe, KS is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure external manufacturing partners deliver fabricated, welded, and coated components that meet drawings, industry standards, and appearance requirements.

This role serves as the technical liaison between engineering and supply chain, managing supplier qualification, conducting weld and paint audits, and driving root cause corrective actions to reduce incoming defects.