Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer
Location: Portland OR, Hybrid
Job Type: Full Time, Contract
Expected hours per week: 40
Schedule: 7am-4pm, Mon-Fri, Onsite 4 days per week, Remote 1 Day.
Pay: $46.00-$49.50/hr
Travel: Frequent Domestic & Occasional International Travel Required
Job Description:
About the Role
We are seeking a Supplier Quality Analyst to support supplier quality, delivery, and operational performance across our manufacturing supply base. This role serves as the primary liaison between suppliers and internal cross-functional teams to ensure suppliers consistently meet expectations for quality, delivery, capacity, and compliance.
The ideal candidate has a background in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supplier Quality, or Supply Chain, enjoys solving complex supplier challenges, and thrives in a fast-paced environment that combines strategic supplier development with hands-on problem solving.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead supplier quality and delivery improvement initiatives to support successful product launches and ongoing production.
- Drive APQP and PPAP activities to ensure supplier readiness and compliance.
- Conduct supplier assessments, audits, and performance reviews to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
- Evaluate supplier manufacturing processes, capabilities, capacity constraints, and quality systems.
- Lead corrective and preventive action activities using root cause analysis methodologies.
- Monitor supplier KPIs and develop action plans to improve quality, delivery, and operational performance.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to resolve supplier-related issues.
- Facilitate supplier development programs, continuous improvement workshops, and escalation management activities.
- Ensure compliance with company requirements and industry quality standards.
- Provide supplier performance reporting and support organizational knowledge sharing through coaching and mentorship.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.
- 5–7 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related function.
- Strong experience with APQP and PPAP processes.
- Manufacturing or quality engineering experience within a production environment.
- Working knowledge of quality management systems, including:
- IATF 16949
- ISO 14001
- VDA 6.3
- Experience leading supplier corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with supplier audits and supplier development programs.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
- Experience with risk management, KPI reporting, and operational excellence initiatives.
- Automotive, heavy manufacturing, or OEM supplier quality experience preferred.
Typical Day
In this role, you may be:
- Responding to a critical supplier quality issue.
- Reviewing supplier performance metrics and corrective actions.
- Preparing for or conducting supplier site visits.
- Assessing supplier certifications and compliance requirements.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams on production or launch-related challenges.
- Supporting long-term supplier development strategies and risk mitigation efforts.
Travel Requirements
- Domestic travel is required at least once per month.
- International travel may be required based on business needs.
- Travel can occur on short notice and may occasionally include weekends or holidays.
- Valid U.S. Passport required.
Why Join Us?
- High-visibility role supporting a global manufacturing organization.
- Opportunity to directly impact supplier performance and production stability.
- Extensive cross-functional exposure across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Procurement.
- Dynamic work environment with significant opportunities for professional growth and development.
If you enjoy solving complex problems, building supplier partnerships, and driving continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits: 80 hours paid time off, and medical insurance contributions, dental vision and our 401k retirement savings plan
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