Supplier Quality Engineer, Texas

The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible for ensuring that the products (direct and raw materials) produced & meet the quality standards that are set. This role will work closely with suppliers, client receiving plants, and GSM to effectively manage the quality of the supplied materials.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee and manage supplier quality performance, conduct supplier audits, and ensure supplier compliance with quality standards.

Collaborate with suppliers to identify and rectify quality issues. Use problem-solving techniques, Six Sigma tools, statistical analysis, and other methodologies to improve supplier quality.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers to enhance quality, reduce cost, and improve supply chain efficiency.

Supplier Development: Develop and maintain partnerships with suppliers. Train suppliers on quality requirements and monitor their performance.

Review supplier manufacturing processes, collaborate with engineering and procurement teams to define process parameters, and ensure that supplier processes meet quality requirements.

Ensure proper documentation of supplier quality data, audits, non-conformances, corrective actions, and quality tests.

Ensure suppliers comply with relevant regulations and standards in their products and processes.

Manage projects related to supplier quality, such as new supplier qualifications, process changes, and corrective action implementation.

Ensure product integrity by the execution of the product quality architecture strategy (APQP and IATF Core tools)

Perform Quality Systems, Process and Product Audits, using applicable Quality Standards and specifications

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor of science in engineering

5+ years of experience in quality assurance, quality engineering, supplier quality or a related field

Strong knowledge of quality systems and standards.

Proficient in quality-related tools and methodologies, such as Six Sigma, statistical analysis, etc.

Excellent problem-solving and project management skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills