Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer Supply Chain – Supplier Quality | Full-Time | On-Site | Waxahachie, Texas Americase is a Texas-based manufacturer and distributor of protective cargo cases and specialized shipping solutions, serving customers across the country and around the world. We are looking for a hands-on Supplier Quality Engineer to be our eyes and ears at supplier sites, catching quality and delivery problems at the source before material ever ships. Why Join Us? See the World of Manufacturing : Work directly on supplier and manufacturing partner floors in the United States, Mexico, and beyond. Real Ownership : Act as Americase’s on-site representative, trusted to make the call on quality at the source. Build the System : Help build the processes that decide which suppliers we select and how we hold them to requirements. Growth Environment : Join a fast-growing company where your findings directly shape supplier performance and product quality. Position Summary The Supplier Quality Engineer ensures the quality and delivery accuracy of the Americase supplier network. Reporting to the Manager of Supplier Quality, this role travels to supplier and manufacturing partner sites to carry out supplier qualification, first article inspection, production startup, and source inspection, and to verify supplier output quality and schedule. The ideal candidate is a self-directed quality professional with strong technical and manufacturing knowledge who is comfortable working independently at supplier sites, builds productive supplier relationships, and thrives in a fast-paced growth environment with changing demands. Key Responsibilities Supplier Qualification and Audits : Conduct supplier qualification visits and process audits, evaluating quality systems, process capability, inspection methods, equipment, and capacity, and document findings to support approval decisions. First Article Inspection : Oversee first article inspection at supplier sites for new parts, new suppliers, and design changes, verifying results against drawings and specifications and using AS9102 format where customers require it. Production Startup : Support startup at new and transitioning suppliers, verifying that process controls, work instructions, inspection plans, and packaging are in place before the first production shipment. Source Inspection : Perform and witness source inspection of critical parts at supplier sites to confirm conformance before material ships. Output and Schedule Monitoring : Monitor supplier quality and production schedule during site visits, verify work-in-process and shipment readiness, and report risks to delivery commitments. Capacity Assessment : Assess supplier capacity and sub-tier constraints, such as raw material availability and outside processing, and report findings and recovery actions. Nonconformance and Corrective Action : Document nonconformances at the source, work with suppliers on immediate containment, and verify on site that corrective actions are implemented and effective. Requirements Flow-Down : Communicate Americase quality, drawing, and customer flow-down requirements to suppliers, and help suppliers develop inspection and control plans. Reporting and Data : Prepare visit reports, audit findings, and first article inspection records, and maintain the supplier quality data used in scorecards. Program Support : Support the Manager of Supplier Quality with supplier scorecards, performance reviews, risk assessments, and special projects. Collaboration and Continuous Improvement Supplier Partnership : Build productive working relationships with suppliers while holding them to requirements. Status Updates : Provide timely updates to the Manager of Supplier Quality, Procurement, and Production on supplier status and risks. Field-to-Receiving Feedback : Share field findings with the Supplier Quality Lead, so receiving inspection plans reflect what is happening at the supplier. Issue Resolution : Partner with…

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