Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to drive supplier quality, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives across a regulated manufacturing environment.

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Key Responsibilities \n

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• Lead supplier quality investigations, nonconformance management, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
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• Manage Supplier Quality Notifications (SQNs), Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs), and supplier performance metrics.
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• Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) activities and support root cause investigations.
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• Conduct supplier audits, assessments, and qualification activities.
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• Partner with Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations teams to resolve supplier quality issues.
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• Support supplier development, risk management, process improvements, and quality system compliance.
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• Utilize structured problem-solving methodologies including 8D, 5 Why, FMEA, and Root Cause Analysis.
  
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Required Qualifications \n

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• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
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• 5+ years of experience in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or Quality Systems.
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• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, CAPA, supplier audits, and quality management systems.
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• Experience with SAP or similar ERP/QMS platforms.
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• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  
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Preferred Qualifications \n

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• ASQ CQE, CSQP, CQA, or Six Sigma certification.
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• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments.
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• Lead auditor certification (ISO 9001/ISO 13485) is a plus.
  
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What We're Looking For\n

A proactive, hands-on quality professional who can influence suppliers, drive issue resolution, and improve overall supplier performance while ensuring compliance, quality, and operational excellence.

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