Supplier Quality Engineer

Overview Bevi is on a mission to transform how beverages are delivered and consumed. Our connected beverage platform eliminates the need for single‑use bottles and cans, making it easy, fun, and sustainable to stay hydrated. As the category leader in IoT‑enabled beverage technology, Bevi is building a future where Bevi machines are everywhere people live, work, and connect. We have raised over $160M in venture capital, serve thousands of customers across the US, Canada, UK and Ireland, and are rapidly growing year over year, saving over 1 billion bottles from waste. Responsibilities Lead supplier qualification and onboarding; conduct process audits, capability assessments, and embed quality and reliability requirements for components and subsystems in supplier control plans before production approval. Serve as the lead supplier quality interface, triaging field issues to root cause at suppliers, driving 8D corrective action, and verifying fixes hold against top‑level quality metrics. Apply an Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) framework to drive defect prevention at the supplier; own the PPAP submission and approval process (PFMEA, control plan, process flow, MSA, dimensional/capability studies) for assigned parts. Develop and standardize the PPAP process across the supply base, defining submission requirements, CTQs, and approval gates; lead implementation of FAI, MSA/GR&R, and Ok2Ship readiness at suppliers. Drive supplier DPM/PPM performance through tight incoming and in‑process controls, preventive measures, and timely corrective actions; monitor and report supplier metrics and lead quarterly business reviews to close gaps. Lead quality actions with the Supply Chain team to establish a qualification process of new suppliers. Act as the technical liaison between Engineering, Manufacturing and suppliers to ensure requirements are understood and complied with. Facilitate and lead cross‑functional teams for full root cause analysis for failures at suppliers and/or originating at customers and supplier related. Regularly generate, publish, and present quality KPIs and other relevant company metrics to leadership. Maintain suppliers’ quality data collection activities and run reports on a periodic basis to summarize data and to initiate and recommend suppliers’ continual improvement activities. Qualifications Passionate about delivering best‑in‑class quality to customers and stakeholders. 3‑5 years minimum work experience with at least 1‑2 years of SQE experience. Demonstrated capacity to lead with an appropriate blend of tenacity and grace while acting as a culture carrier during periods of growth and challenge. Strong communicator able to facilitate discussion and present data to all levels of the internal and external organizations. Experience partnering with suppliers and contract manufacturers to work through quality and product issues. Strong analytical and technical skills necessary to interpret specifications and drawings and perform problem solving and data analysis leading to improvement initiatives. Very strong background in APQP, statistical tools, PFMEAs, quality control plans, PPAP, and root cause problem solving tools such as 8D. Experience leading Process Improvement Teams and managing major projects. Experience in using SPC tools and a deep understanding of how to apply them when measuring process reliability and repeatability in the supply chain. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering. Experience with the commercial appliance industry and knowledge of NSF and UL standards is a plus. ASQ certifications of CQE and CQA are a plus. Ability to be in the office 4‑5 days per week. Must be able to travel up to 30% (domestic and international). Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance plans with BlueCross BlueShield, 95% paid by employer. 401(k) with company match. Flexible PTO plus 12 company holidays, and additional paid days for sick leave, etc. Generous fully paid parental leave for both birth parents and non‑birth parents. Fully employer paid disability and life insurances. Wellness and fitness reimbursements. Monthly stipends for cell phone use and commuting costs. Onsite snacks, weekly catered lunch, and unlimited Bevi beverages. Happy hours, team‑building events, bagel breakfasts, Values awards, and more. Accommodations Bevi is committed to an inclusive hiring process and we aim to provide accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you need any accommodations for the application or throughout the interview process please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr