Supplier Quality Engineer -Pursuit
On-siteFort Pierce, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Serve as the primary quality interface between the plant and production suppliers, maintaining performance metrics via scorecard and leading supplier selection support including APQP, risk assessments, and PPAP approvals. Establish incoming inspection standards, drive containment activities to minimize line disruptions, and lead corrective actions using 8D, DMAIC, and A3 methods to resolve root causes. Conduct supplier audits, develop development plans for top suppliers, and collaborate on NPI readiness including design for manufacturability and material validation. Analyze quality trends impacting production efficiency, scrap costs, and warranty failures to provide leadership insights. Occasional travel to supplier sites required; Bachelor's degree in engineering with 8+ years in supplier quality.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field
- 8+ years of experience in supplier quality or manufacturing quality
- Experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans
- Experience with Root cause analysis tools (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone)
- Experience with Supplier audits and development
- Solid/strong understanding of a variety of manufacturing processes (i.e. - composites, assembly, electrical, or metal fabrication)
- Experience in marine, automotive, RV, or durable goods manufacturing
- Familiarity with cosmetic quality standards and customer-driven customization environments
- Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt)
- ASQ Certified Supplier Quality Engineer (CSQE)
- Strong communicator
- Self-directed
- Results focused
- Lean mindset
- Team 'first'
- Strong cross-functional leadership (quality, operations, supply chain)
- Ability to balance production urgency with disciplined quality processes
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Supplier relationship management and influence
- High diligence, especially in fit, finishing, and aesthetic quality
- Occasional travel (10–25%) to supplier sites
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