Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer Job Description The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) manages the processes governing supplier quality and partners closely with suppliers and cross-functional internal teams to qualify new suppliers and parts, resolve nonconformities, and drive continuous improvement in supplier processes and product quality. This role serves as a quality representative during new product development and supplier transition activities, ensuring supplier readiness, ISO compliance, and effective corrective action execution. Responsibilities Assess supplier performance using data and analytical methods and communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders. Establish and maintain regular supplier engagement mechanisms such as project reviews, self-assessments, qualification activities, and audit planning. Evaluate, qualify, and onboard new suppliers through robust vetting and audits, providing sourcing recommendations based on risk, capability, and quality maturity. Lead supplier audits (remote and onsite), assess supplier risk, and drive corrective actions when gaps are identified. Issue Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) and support suppliers with root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action implementation. Monitor corrective actions for timeliness and effectiveness, verify sustained improvements, and update internal documentation as needed. Represent Quality in new product development and supplier transition projects to ensure supplier readiness and stable launch performance. Define PPAP submission requirements and review/approve submissions to ensure compliance with customer and internal requirements. Manage multiple projects simultaneously, tracking milestones, risks, and deliverables to meet schedule and quality targets. Support Supplier Change Requests by assessing impact, managing risk, and ensuring controlled implementation. Evaluate internal and supplier-facing quality processes, identify gaps, and implement system-level improvements. Ensure effective document control, record retention, and change management across QMS documentation. Analyze quality and operational data to identify trends, recurring issues, and opportunities for improvement. Define and track key quality metrics (KPIs) related to defects, audit findings, supplier performance, and process capability. Collaborate with Supply Chain to integrate supplier quality requirements into the QMS. Support supplier qualification, performance monitoring, and corrective action. Essential Skills Bachelors degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field. 2+ years of related experience and/or training in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or a similar quality engineering role. Experience conducting supplier audits. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and quality documentation systems. Ability to travel up to 15% (domestic and occasional international). Additional Skills & Qualifications Lead Auditor or ASQ certification. Experience supporting custom-engineered or low-to-medium volume manufacturing environments. Experience in industrial, mechanical, or HVAC manufacturing environments. Experience with PPAP/APQP, supplier auditing, and corrective action systems. Professional certifications such as ASQ (e.g., CQE), Six Sigma (Green Belt/Black Belt), or similar. Work Environment This role may involve travel up to 15%, including domestic and occasional international trips. The work environment involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and suppliers, requiring excellent communication and organizational skills to manage multiple projects effectively. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Maple Grove, MN. Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $115000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many facto…

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