Supplier Quality Engineer

We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to support supplier quality management, part qualification, and continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment. This role will work closely with suppliers, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure product quality, supplier compliance, and operational excellence across the supply base. Key Responsibilities: • Review supplier quality documentation, inspection records, and compliance data against engineering specifications and customer requirements • Qualify production parts, manufacturing processes, and supplier capabilities to ensure consistent product quality • Monitor supplier performance metrics, quality trends, and defect rates while driving corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives • Conduct supplier audits and assessments to evaluate manufacturing processes, quality systems, and regulatory compliance • Partner with suppliers to implement CAPAs, process improvements, and quality control strategies • Support supplier qualification, certification, and ongoing performance management programs • Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to resolve quality issues and improve supplier performance Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, or related technical discipline • Experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related roles • Strong understanding of engineering drawings, inspection methods, manufacturing processes, and quality systems • Experience with production part qualification, supplier audits, root cause investigations, and corrective actions • Knowledge of PPAP, ISO, NADCAP, SAE, ASTM, and MIL specifications preferred