Supplier Quality Manager

Ajulia Executive Search; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajulia Executive Search is seeking a Manufacturing/Quality Engineer to drive CAPA programs and improve supplier and product quality across international operations. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering with 3+ years in manufacturing/quality engineering, or 7+ years’ substitute experience.

Travel ~10-15% may be needed. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in complex electronic assembly, high-volume manufacturing, and a proven ability to analyze

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with 3+ years of Manufacturing/Quality Engineering support experience; alternatively, 7+ years of relevant industry experience may substitute for a degree
• Strong background in complex electronic assembly, testing, and high-volume manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated ability to analyze problems quickly, develop hypotheses, and implement effective solutions, including in unfamiliar situations
• Experience overseeing and coordinating outsourced manufacturing operations
• Must hold a valid U.S. Passport and be available for international travel (approximately 10-15%) as business needs require

Responsibilities

• Drive product quality, performance, and cost-reduction initiatives by partnering with international suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Ensure supplier compliance with product specifications and manage vendor relationships, including oversight of remote resources supporting supplier operations.
• Monitor and improve product quality across manufacturing sites and field operations, implementing design, process, and product enhancements as needed.
• Lead corrective and preventive action (CAPA) programs, conduct root cause investigations, analyze data, and provide detailed reports to support continuous improvement
• Perform mechanical and electro-mechanical failure analysis on production and field returns (including DOA units) to identify and resolve quality issues
• Develop and implement quality systems, manufacturing procedures, training programs, engineering change documentation (ECO/MCO), and deviation processes to improve production yields and reduce field failures.

Education

BSME or BSEE

7+ years substitute for degree

Job description

• Drive product quality, performance, and cost-reduction initiatives by partnering with international suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Ensure supplier compliance with product specifications and manage vendor relationships, including oversight of remote resources supporting supplier operations.
• Monitor and improve product quality across manufacturing sites and field operations, implementing design, process, and product enhancements as needed.
• Lead corrective and preventive action (CAPA) programs, conduct root cause investigations, analyze data, and provide detailed reports to support continuous improvement
• Perform mechanical and electro-mechanical failure analysis on production and field returns (including DOA units) to identify and resolve quality issues
• Develop and implement quality systems, manufacturing procedures, training programs, engineering change documentation (ECO/MCO), and deviation processes to improve production yields and reduce field failures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with 3+ years of Manufacturing/Quality Engineering support experience; alternatively, 7+ years of relevant industry experience may substitute for a degree
• Strong background in complex electronic assembly, testing, and high-volume manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated ability to analyze problems quickly, develop hypotheses, and implement effective solutions, including in unfamiliar situations
• Experience overseeing and coordinating outsourced manufacturing operations
• Must hold a valid U.S. Passport and be available for international travel (approximately 10-15%) as business needs require