Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer Location: Boulder, CO, 80301, United States Job Type: Regular Full Time Job Function: Quality/CI Excelitas is a global technology leader focused on delivering market‑driven solutions in illumination, optical, detection and imaging for a broad range of industries. Enable your future through light. Responsibilities Lead new supplier qualification and approval activities, including validation, First Article Inspection (FAI), and risk assessments. Develop and execute supplier audit programs, manage audit findings, and verify effective corrective actions. Maintain supplier quality documentation, records, certifications, quality agreements, and approved supplier status within the QMS. Manage supplier change requests, deviations, concessions, nonconformances, and Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs). Monitor incoming inspection data, supplier quality performance, and defect trends to identify risks and drive improvement. Own supplier scorecards and performance metrics, communicating trends and recommending appropriate monitoring, development, or qualification actions. Lead supplier development initiatives to improve quality, process capability, and overall supplier performance. Establish and maintain supplier quality requirements and specifications in collaboration with Engineering and Operations. Assess supplier risk and maintain supplier segmentation, critical supplier status, and ongoing monitoring activities. Other duties as assigned. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field. Minimum 2‑4 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Quality, or a related role within a regulated or ISO 9001 environment. Working knowledge of supplier auditing, root cause analysis, CAPA, FAI, process validation, risk management, and quality management systems. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and cross‑functional collaboration skills. ASQ Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP), Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), or equivalent quality certification preferred. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Holiday Pay, PAID Maternity/Paternity leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Long‑term and Short‑term disability. Compensation Pay Range: $73,000 - $115,000 per year, depending on experience. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Excelitas Technologies