Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer

Location: MD

Duration: 6+ Months Contract

Rate: $54 - $59/hr W2

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to manage supplier quality, development, performance, and continuous improvement activities. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with FAI, SCAR, PPAP, APQP, supplier audits, root-cause analysis, and supplier quality improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage FAI (First Article Inspection) activities and review AS9102/FAI documentation
• Lead SCAR (Supplier Corrective Action Requests), root-cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions
• Manage PPAP submissions, approvals, and supplier documentation
• Support APQP activities, supplier development, and new product introductions
• Conduct supplier audits, process audits, and quality system assessments
• Monitor supplier performance, quality metrics, defects, and on-time delivery
• Perform 8D, RCA, CAPA, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and 5-Why analysis
• Review supplier drawings, specifications, inspection plans, and quality documentation
• Drive continuous improvement, defect reduction, and cost-of-poor-quality initiatives
• Manage supplier non-conformances, deviations, waivers, and change requests
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Quality teams
• Ensure compliance with applicable ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949, or relevant industry standards
• Support supplier qualification, risk assessment, development, and ongoing performance management

Required / Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related field preferred
• Relevant experience in Supplier Quality Engineering
• Strong experience with FAI, AS9102, SCAR, PPAP, and APQP
• Experience conducting supplier, process, and quality system audits
• Strong knowledge of 8D, RCA, CAPA, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and 5-Why
• Experience with supplier development and performance management
• Ability to review engineering drawings, specifications, inspection plans, and quality documentation
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949, or applicable industry standards
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience working with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Quality teams