Supplier Quality Engineer

Are you passionate about quality, continuous improvement, and supplier development? We're looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to help ensure our suppliers meet quality standards and support operational excellence across our manufacturing operations. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain supplier quality standards, processes, and procedures. Lead supplier audits and qualification activities to ensure compliance and performance. Investigate and resolve supplier quality issues using root cause analysis and corrective actions. Monitor supplier performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Partner with Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations to resolve quality concerns and improve supplier performance. Support supplier improvement plans and ensure compliance with company and industry quality standards. Travel domestically and internationally to support supplier development activities (40-60% travel). Leadership Responsibility: This role has direct supervisory responsibilities for Receiving Inspectors located in Omaha, NE and Harlan, IA. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience) 2+ years of supplier quality, quality assurance, or related experience Knowledge of PPAP, FMEA, SPC, 8D, and root cause analysis Experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and other industry quality standards Strong communication, organization, analytical, and problem-solving skills Conductix-Wampfler offers a great starting wage, with health, dental, and life insurance, 401k plan, paid vacation/personal time and holidays, profit sharing and tuition reimbursement program. Apply online at www.conductix.us under careers. Drug-free workplace/EOE See full job description below: Summary The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring the quality of materials and components supplied to the organization meet established requirements and standards. This role serves as the primary liaison between the company and its suppliers regarding quality issues, audits, and continuous improvement. The Supplier Quality Engineer will lead efforts to qualify new suppliers, audit supplier quality management systems, manage supplier performance and scorecards, and drive corrective and preventive actions for supplier-related issues. This position will report to the Quality Assurance Manager and supports the company’s overall quality assurance and operational objectives, ensuring suppliers are aligned with business and customer requirements. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include Develops, implements, and maintains supplier quality assurance standards, processes, and procedures. Conducts on-site supplier audits to assess quality management systems and process capability. Leads supplier qualification activities including initial assessments, process validation, and approval. Manages supplier performance metrics and scorecards; regularly reviews results and drives improvement initiatives with suppliers. Investigates, analyzes, and resolves supplier quality issues using root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone). Works cross-functionally with Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations to resolve non-conforming material issues. Reviews and approves supplier PPAPs, FAI reports, and other quality documentation as required. Supports the development and execution of supplier improvement plans and monitors implementation. Collaborates with suppliers to achieve process improvements, reduce variation, and ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards (ISO 9001, 14001, REACH/RoHS etc.). Maintains accurate records of supplier audits, corrective actions, and ongoing performance. Communicates quality expectations and requirements to suppliers. Conducts and supports the internal audit process in accordance with ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 standards Supports new product introduction and change management processes …

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