Supplier Quality Engineer

Location: Bethlehem, PA

Travel: Up to 50%

Overview:

We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier quality activities, including supplier qualification, development, and management, as well as product quality support. This role involves conducting on-site audits, product inspections, and driving improvements in supplier production processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage supplier qualification and development in collaboration with sourcing and cross-functional teams.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and validate supplier products and processes to ensure quality compliance.
• Develop and monitor supplier control plans and quality metrics.
• Support root cause analysis, corrective actions, and process improvements for supplier-related issues.
• Provide technical guidance to suppliers on product specifications and quality expectations.
• Identify and implement opportunities for supplier development, leveraging technology and improving inspection processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Supplier Quality Engineering.
• Expertise in supplier quality for cast and machined components.
• Knowledge of QMS guidelines, statistical analysis, and quality engineering principles.
• ASQ certifications (e.g., Certified Quality Auditor, Certified Quality Engineer) are highly desirable.
• Proficient in problem-solving and software tools (MS Office, Minitab, etc.)
• Working knowledge of measuring equipment.
• Able to travel 50% of the time.