Supplier Quality Engineer I

Job Overview:

Pay Range: $41.38hr - $46.38hr

Requirement/Must Have:

• Experience with product and process qualifications for complex parts and assemblies.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Process Plans (MPP), Product and Process Quality Plans (PQP), control plans, and inspection plans.
• Understanding of CTQ (critical-to-quality) requirements, customer requirements, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with first article inspection (FAI) and monitoring process capability.
• Ability to lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and FMEA (design and process) with suppliers.

• Partner with Sourcing and Engineering to qualify, approve, and develop suppliers in alignment with sourcing strategy.
• Focus on diversified small parts as part of industrialization efforts for gas turbine modules including compressor, combustor, and turbine modules.
• Define and execute product and process qualifications to ensure readiness for serial production.
• Review and approve Manufacturing Process Plans, Product and Process Quality Plans, and inspection plans for assigned components.
• Ensure requirements are correctly translated into supplier process controls and inspection methods.
• Validate first article inspection and ongoing product verification while monitoring process capability.
• Manage and approve Supplier Deviation Requests (SDRs) ensuring risk is assessed and documented.
• Drive the evaluation and disposition of supplier nonconformances in coordination with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Sourcing teams.
• Lead containment, rework, and recovery actions at supplier facilities and assembly sites.
• Analyze Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) data and field feedback to identify systemic improvement opportunities.
• Conduct quality system, product, and process audits at supplier sites to verify compliance with QMS requirements.

• Supplier Quality Engineering.
• Product Qualification.
• Process Qualification.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• FMEA.
• Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Audit.
• Nonconformance Management.
• Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) Analysis.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities