Position Title:
Engineer III - Supplier Quality Engineer
Job Description Summary:
Carpenter Technology is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to support and enhance supplier quality processes across the organization. This role is responsible for ensuring supplier compliance to quality requirements, conducting supplier audits and assessments, leading corrective action initiatives, and driving continuous improvement efforts throughout the supply base. The ideal candidate will possess strong quality systems knowledge, supplier management experience, and a passion for delivering high-quality products and processes in a manufacturing environment.
What You'll Do:
- Build strong relationships with suppliers to effectively communicate quality concerns and facilitate timely resolution of issues.
- Conduct supplier audits and on-site assessments to evaluate manufacturing processes, quality systems, and compliance with applicable requirements.
- Review incoming products and services from suppliers to ensure conformance to specifications and quality standards.
- Develop testing requirements and product assessments to identify and address quality concerns.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective action investigations related to supplier quality issues.
- Analyze supplier performance metrics, defect trends, and deviations to identify improvement opportunities and reduce risk.
- Develop and maintain Supplier Quality Manuals, Supplier Quality Clauses, and related documentation.
- Establish and monitor supplier quality Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement.
- Support supplier qualification activities, including supplier audits, assessments, and qualification package reviews.
- Participate in supplier risk assessments and mitigation planning.
- Develop, standardize, and maintain supplier quality procedures and standard operating practices.
- Support customer, regulatory, and third-party audits involving supplier quality processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve process and product quality across the organization.
- Promote and maintain a safe work environment while adhering to all company policies and procedures.
- Lead small projects and support special initiatives as assigned.
- Travel approximately 10-25%, including occasional international travel.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Engineering, Chemistry, Quality, or another related technical discipline.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing quality role, preferably as a Quality Engineer within the aerospace industry.
- Working knowledge of quality management system requirements, including AS9100, ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 13485, and/or Nadcap standards.
- Advanced knowledge of auditing principles and supplier quality management practices.
- Experience leading root cause analysis and corrective action activities utilizing established problem-solving methodologies.
- Strong analytical, statistical, and quality assurance skills.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, purchase orders, and technical documents.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and quality-related software such as Minitab.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities effectively.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Aerospace manufacturing experience.
- Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP) or other applicable quality certification.
- Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma training or certification.
- Experience developing supplier quality programs, procedures, and performance metrics.
- Experience participating in customer, regulatory, or third-party quality audits.
- Demonstrated success driving continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment.
Carpenter Technology Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.
