Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer
Job Description
- Conduct Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) reviews and ensure conformance to specifications
- Participate in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) for new product introductions with suppliers
- Investigate, define, and resolve supplier quality non-conformances, vet corrective actions for effectiveness
- Conduct supplier audits and coaches for continuous improvement
- Identify process gaps and recommend corrective actions
- Apply advanced knowledge of manufacturing and engineering processes to guide solutions and improvements
- Collaborate with supply chain, engineering, and operations to develop supplier capability effectively
- Support purchasing in cost reduction and supplier cost recovery projects
- Report regularly to leadership on supplier performance and quality issues
- Ensure compliance with welding processes, symbols, visual acceptance criteria, and industry codes
- Evaluate fabrication processes, including laser cutting, forming, welding, and painting.
- Support manufacturing fixture design and usage
- Provide guidance on process enhancements to improve product quality
- Manage assigned global suppliers to ensure quality and compliance
- Lead and manage nonconforming material investigations, including containment, rework, and cost recovery
- Program-manage supplier capability improvement projects with documented plans and deadlines
- Evaluate quality notifications (QN) and corrective responses from suppliers
- Work closely with PR Design Engineering and Purchasing to ensure supplied components meet specifications
Qualifications:
- Engineering degree (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical) or equivalent training/experience
- Extensive experience with manufacturing processes, welding, fabrication, machining, or electrical rotating equipment
- Proficient in PPAP, APQP, DFMEA, PFMEA, control plans, and capability analysis
- Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills
- Creative problem-solving ability, including 8D and 5-Why methodology
- Ability to travel up to 50%
Meet Your Recruiter
National Account Manager
Amy is a National Account Manager at Sterling Engineering with 13 years of recruiting experience, specializing in manufacturing, engineering, and skilled trades recruitment. She has spent 10 years with Sterling, supporting clients across a variety of industrial and technical environments.
Amy focuses on recruiting for manufacturing operations, maintenance, engineering, quality, supply chain, and leadership-level positions. Her experience allows her to understand the needs of both candidates and hiring teams, helping create strong matches that align with technical requirements, career goals, and culture fit.
Amy is passionate about building long-term relationships with candidates and clients. She enjoys working in fast-paced recruiting environments where communication, problem-solving, and a clear understanding of operational needs are critical to making successful placements.
Known for her straightforward, responsive, and relationship-driven approach, Amy supports a smooth hiring process from start to finish while helping people and organizations move forward with confidence.