Director of Quality Engineering

Our client is a rapidly growing North American manufacturer of highly engineered products and advanced systems serving mission-critical commercial and industrial applications. As the organization continues to expand its U.S. manufacturing operations and supplier network, we are seeking an experienced Director, Supplier Quality Engineering to lead and advance the supplier quality function. Position Overview The Director, Supplier Quality Engineering will establish and lead the organization’s supplier quality strategy, processes, performance standards, and supplier development initiatives. This individual will lead and develop the Supplier Quality Engineering organization, establishing the governance, metrics, processes, and escalation mechanisms needed to ensure supplier performance, protect manufacturing operations, and support continued business growth. The Director will oversee supplier qualification and approval, supplier performance management, supplier development, corrective action, supplier risk management, quality systems, new product introduction, and supplier readiness. Working closely with Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, and external suppliers, this leader will ensure supplier capabilities align with the organization’s quality, technical, manufacturing, and operational requirements. The successful candidate will combine strategic leadership with strong technical expertise and the ability to build scalable supplier quality systems within a fast-growing, highly engineered manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Supplier Quality Strategy & Leadership Develop and execute a comprehensive supplier quality strategy aligned with business, operational, and manufacturing objectives. Lead, coach, and develop the Supplier Quality Engineering organization. Establish organizational structure, responsibilities, performance expectations, technical standards, and escalation protocols. Build scalable supplier quality processes and governance to support increasing production volumes, new products, new suppliers, and organizational growth. Establish standardized supplier quality methodologies, tools, procedures, and performance expectations. Develop team capabilities in supplier development, problem-solving, root cause analysis, auditing, manufacturing processes, and risk management. Promote a culture of accountability, prevention, technical excellence, urgency, and continuous improvement. Serve as the senior leadership authority for supplier quality matters and critical supplier escalations. Supplier Quality Performance & Governance Own supplier quality performance and establish supplier quality metrics, KPIs, scorecards, dashboards, and governance processes. Establish performance standards for supplier PPM, defects, line disruptions, repeat issues, corrective action responsiveness, cost of poor quality, and other key quality indicators. Analyze supplier performance trends and identify systemic risks and improvement opportunities across the supply base. Establish supplier performance review and escalation processes in partnership with Strategic Sourcing and Procurement. Lead executive-level quality reviews for strategic, high-risk, and underperforming suppliers. Drive measurable improvements in supplier quality, reliability, responsiveness, and manufacturing performance. Provide senior leadership with clear visibility into supplier quality performance, trends, and emerging risks. Supplier Qualification & Lifecycle Management Establish and oversee supplier quality qualification and approval processes for new and existing suppliers. Define supplier quality requirements based on product complexity, manufacturing processes, business risk, and supplier capability. Ensure appropriate supplier assessments, audits, process reviews, capability evaluations, and quality planning activities are completed prior to approval. Partner with Strategic Sourcing, Engineering, and Opera…

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