Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)

Summary

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting supplier qualification, manufacturing quality, and technical supplier development in industries involving fabricated, machined, welded, cast, or electrical components. This position requires strong problem-solving skills, supplier engagement experience, and the ability to operate effectively within multi-functional engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a key liaison between Quality, Engineering, and Procurement teams for supplier identification, evaluation, and development activities.
  
• Lead or support supplier qualification initiatives including capability assessments, audits, and process validations.
  
• Develop and communicate First Article Inspection (FAI) and Production Lot Quality Plans.
  
• Support strategic supplier development initiatives focused on quality, capability, capacity, and cost improvements.
  
• Conduct supplier assessments and onsite audits to evaluate manufacturing processes, quality systems, and technical capabilities.
  
• Manage supplier-related non-conformance issues and drive corrective and preventive actions.
  
• Lead root cause investigations utilizing methodologies such as 8D, 5 Whys, and Fish-bone analysis.
  
• Develop supplier inspection plans and quality support procedures.
  
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing engineering teams to ensure manufacturability and quality compliance.
  
• Support supply chain initiatives related to process improvement, risk reduction, and long-term operational capability.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field; advanced degree or equivalent experience considered.
  
• 3+ years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing engineering, supplier development, or procurement within an industrial manufacturing environment.
  
• Experience qualifying suppliers and manufacturing processes related to casting, machining, coatings, welding, piping systems, electrical systems, or advanced manufacturing technologies.
  
• Strong understanding of root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, etc.).
  
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and collaborate with engineering teams on manufacturability and quality requirements.
  
• Experience conducting supplier audits, process qualifications, and technical supplier development activities.
  
• Experience working in cross-functional and/or international project environments.
  
• Strong communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.
  
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to approximately 35–50%.
  
• Experience with rotating equipment, power generation systems, or similar industrial equipment is a plus.
  

Benefits