Supplier Quality Engineer
$115,000–$125,000 year
On-site · Melville, New York, United States
Job Summary
Supplier Quality Engineer to collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to drive supplier quality strategies, continuous improvement, and uphold high quality standards across a global supply chain. Responsibilities include driving best practices, conducting supplier audits, developing Quality Improvement Plans (QIP), root cause analysis and RCCA implementation, leading supplier onboarding and qualification, ensuring compliance with MCL quality standards, promoting APQP tools (PPAP, First Article Inspection, D/PFMEA, 8D RCCA, 5-Whys, SPC, Gage R&R), maintaining quality policies and controls, interfacing with QA, MPE, Production, and Engineering to align quality priorities, and supporting Lean/Six Sigma initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, Science, Supply Chain, or a similar technical field
- 2+ years’ work experience in a supplier quality engineering or quality assurance role
- Proficiency in quality management concepts, tools, and methodologies
- Strong working knowledge of Quality Management Systems
- Experience in resolving supplier quality issues and implementing effective supplier controls
- Knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001, AS9100, or similar quality standards
- Experience with PCB / Ferrite core manufacturing, metal parts stamping, & plastic injection molding a plus
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and global projects preferred
- Problem-solving, decision-making, and project management skills
- Familiarity with Bill of Materials (BOM) and diverse manufacturing processes and equipment
- Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean methodologies is a plus
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong commitment to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction
- Knowledge of local environmental, occupational health & safety regulations, & management systems a plus
- Occasional travel, some overnight, as required
- Valid driver’s license and ability to drive for extended periods
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