Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Title

Pay Rate: $57.96/HR Duration: 12 Months Location: Longmont, CO Work Mode: Onsite

Summary

Manage quality performance of assigned suppliers. Responsible for product/part qualifications. Track metrics and work on quality improvement plans. Review and approve quality plans. Investigate quality escapes and ensure corrective actions. Mentor suppliers in quality requirements and tools. Provide onsite support as needed.

Responsibilities

Manage supplier qualifications to ensure compliance with company engineering requirements. Own product/manufacturing process qualifications at assigned suppliers. Conduct supplier evaluations and compliance audits. Facilitate serial production needs and product release. Organize and perform inspections at suppliers. Support customer witness inspections. Conduct SRG audits and manage SRG metrics. Collect and analyze supplier process data for CTQ characteristics. Drive continuous improvement projects with suppliers. Manage supplier non-conformance NCRs and service notices. Perform root cause analysis to solve quality issues. Coordinate with sourcing, design engineering, and materials/process engineering functions. Provide technical guidance to assure compliance with engineering drawings and specifications. Work with commercial, engineering, and manufacturing teams to eliminate quality barriers.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Controls/Electrical/Electronics Engineering. Minimum 8-10 years industry experience in engineering/design, quality, manufacturing. Familiarity with Mark VIe, PCBAs, wire harnesses, and related components. Minimum 3 years experience in supply chain and supplier quality. Strong background in interpreting engineering drawings/specifications. Technical knowledge to lead technical design and manufacturing reviews. Ability to trace and interpret wiring schematics and logic circuits. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Team player with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Project management skills. Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally (>50%).

Preferred Skills

Advanced Technical Degree with Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering background. Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt certified or equivalent experience. Knowledge of industry technical standards such as IEC, IEEE, ISO, ANSI, NEMA. ISO Lead auditor certified. Experience in power generation equipment manufacturing. Field experience in gas turbine power plants. Proactive approach and issue ownership with process orientation. Highly self-motivated with strong influencing skills.