Supplier Quality Engineer

About the Role

We are partnering with a client on their search for a Supplier Quality Engineer to support hardware and manufacturing operations. This is a hands-on role focused on working directly with suppliers and manufacturing partners throughout New Product Introduction (NPI) and Mass Production, ensuring components, processes, and supplier quality systems meet technical and quality requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all Quality Engineering functions for the program, leading efforts at supplier locations during the NPI product development
• Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities for new parts and engineering changes: PFMEA reviews, control plan development, and first-article inspection (FAI/FAIR), capability studies (Cpk/Ppk). Manage the full Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
• Coordinate dimensional, functional, and material validation testing at supplier sites and internal labs.
• Conduct in-depth process audits (manufacturing process, quality system, and layered audits) at supplier facilities.
• Lead the design and development of gauges and inspection fixtures and eventual deployment at various manufacturing partners
• Work closely with the Mill Product Design and Operations team to build Quality into theproduct. Participate and Lead DFM reviews, DFMEA/PFMEA risk analysis and help enforce actions for overall Quality improvement.
• Data analysis to evaluate supplier process capabilities to feedback on appropriate improvement solutions
• Apply deep understanding of Mill Hardware Quality and Manufacturing processes to lead the development of Quality Control Plan (QCP) on a component level at various manufacturing partners
• Responsible to qualify the product and supplier for mass production
• Work with our manufacturing partners to review and approve outgoing material quality. Establish key metrics to evaluate supplier performance
• Travel estimated over 60% during peak NPI periods and Mass Production Launch

Qualifications:

• 5+ years experience in Product Quality, Supplier Quality, NPI quality, or Manufacturing Quality Engineering roles
• Mandatory to have experience in one or more of - sheet metal processes (stamping, press brake, laser cutting, rolling), Welding (MIG, TIG, Laser), Die casting, Plastic injection molding
• Demonstrated knowledge of quality, reliability, supplier management, statistical analysis (SPC, Cpk/Ppk) and auditing techniques. Ability to use Minitab or equivalent analysis softwares
• Hands-on experience across all NPI build phases: proto, EVT, DVT, PVT — or equivalent New Product to Mass Production Launch.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to represent quality status and risk to Leadership.
• Engineering degree (MS or BS in Engineering) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.