Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Senior Supplier Quality EngineerJoin a dynamic team where your passion for quality and innovation can truly make a difference. As a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our supply chain operates with precision and excellence. This is a unique opportunity to influence quality standards and drive improvements across our global supplier network.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Liaison: Function as the essential conduit between production teams, program managers, and suppliers, facilitating the resolution of quality-related issues and ensuring timely delivery.Partnership Development: Forge strong collaborative links with internal engineering and sourcing teams to proactively identify and address potential production risks.Continuous Improvement: Spearhead Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) initiatives and organize Kaizen events to engrain a culture of quality excellence.Supply Chain Influence: Assess supplier capabilities, validate their corrective actions, and lead supplier engagement and cadence meetings to ensure robust quality management practices.Global Standards Support: Participate in supplier audits and manage the Supplier Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) to uphold superior manufacturing standards.Global Engagement: Expect travel opportunities up to 30% to engage directly with suppliers and enhance collaborative efforts.QualificationsRequiredBachelor's Degree, preferably in an engineering discipline.Minimum of 3 years' experience in Supplier Quality or related functions.Proficiency in root cause analysis techniques (RCCA, 8D, 3L5Y), Control Plans, FMEA, and Process Capability Studies.PreferredCertifications: CQE, CMQ, CQA, or APQP are desirable.ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor training.Additional training in Six Sigma, Lean, and Process Improvement methodologies.Strong communication skills across all levels of an organization.A passion for mentoring and coaching, with the ability to lead and train Quality Technicians.This his role offers a compelling opportunity to contribute to a culture of quality and innovation. If you are driven by excellence and eager to elevate supplier quality standards, we invite you to apply.