Supply Quality Engineer

MDC Precision; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Bonus opportunities

Flexible spending accounts

Paid holidays

Flexible scheduling

Employee recognition

Job summary

MDC Precision in Pflugerville, TX, seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier qualification, audits, and continuous improvement to reduce risk and ensure regulatory compliance. The role collaborates with Purchasing, Engineering, and Manufacturing to apply Lean and Six Sigma tools for data-driven quality improvements.

Ideal candidates have hands-on supplier or manufacturing quality experience, ISO 9001 knowledge, and the ability to drive corrective actions using structured problem-solving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field.
• At least 2 years in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and supplier quality systems.
• Experience with root-cause analysis and structured problem solving.
• Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles familiarity.
• Advanced Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, large data sets).
• Ability to read technical instructions and regulatory documents.

Responsibilities

• Qualify, evaluate, and develop domestic and international suppliers.
• Conduct supplier audits including ISO 9001, process, capability and quality-system audits.
• Lead SCARs, root-cause investigations, and 8D reviews.
• Review corrective actions and verify effectiveness and timeliness.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics (OTD, PPM, DPPM, audits).
• Support new-supplier qualification, sourcing initiatives, and supplier risk assessments.
• Maintain ASL, audit records, supplier scorecards, and compliance docs.
• Ensure purchased parts meet quality/technical requirements.

Skills

ISO 9001

Supplier quality

Root cause analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Excel advanced

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Dynamics AX

Job description

Pflugerville, Texas · Quality · Full-time, Direct Hire

MDC Precision is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier qualification, performance management, auditing, and continuous improvement activities. This position works closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams to improve product quality, reduce supply-chain risk, and ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, environmental, and sustainability requirements.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in supplier or manufacturing quality, a strong understanding of ISO 9001, and the ability to lead corrective actions using structured problem-solving methods.

Key Responsibilities

• Qualify, evaluate, and develop domestic and international suppliers.
• Conduct supplier audits, including ISO 9001, process, capability, and quality-system audits.
• Lead Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs), root-cause investigations, and 8D reviews.
• Review corrective-action plans and verify that implemented actions are effective and completed on time.
• Monitor and report supplier performance metrics, including on-time delivery (OTD), parts per million (PPM), defective parts per million (DPPM), audit scores, and corrective-action closure rates.
• Support new-supplier qualification, supplier transfers, sourcing initiatives, and supplier risk assessments.
• Maintain the Approved Supplier List (ASL), audit records, supplier scorecards, and compliance documentation.
• Work directly with suppliers to ensure purchased parts and materials meet company quality and technical requirements.
• Manage environmental, sustainability, and regulatory compliance activities, including Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas reporting; Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (CMRT); Extended Minerals Reporting Template (EMRT); REACH; RoHS; PFAS; TSCA; and customer-specific compliance requests.
• Partner with Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and Quality teams to resolve supplier issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Apply total quality management, Lean, and Six Sigma tools to analytical, reporting, and process-improvement activities.
• Analyze technical, operational, financial, and compliance data to identify risks, trends, and improvement opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• At least two years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or a related discipline.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and supplier quality systems.
• Experience with root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and structured problem-solving methods.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including lookups, pivot tables, and manipulation of large data sets.
• Ability to read and interpret technical instructions, specifications, diagrams, scientific and technical publications, financial reports, and regulatory or legal documents.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to define problems, collect and evaluate data, establish facts, and draw sound conclusions.
• Proficiency with standard business and PC applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with employees, suppliers, customers, and leaders at all levels.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with sustainability reporting, responsible sourcing, or environmental compliance.
• Experience with Dynamics AX or a comparable enterprise resource planning system.
• Experience supporting global suppliers or international audit programs.
• Professional certification such as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.

Compensation and Benefits

MDC Precision offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees and their families, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health and wellness programs
• Life and disability insurance
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Flexible scheduling, where business needs allow
• Employee recognition programs celebrating professional achievements, personal milestones, and outstanding contributions

About MDC Precision

For more than six decades, MDC Precision has developed tools and technologies that enable scientific advancement. We are growing our team and expanding our capabilities to deliver innovative solutions with a positive global impact.