Supplier Quality Engineer

Epiroc

$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in supplier quality engineering or a related field.
  • Strong understanding of quality management systems and manufacturing capabilities.
  • Proven track record in executing supplier audits and FAI processes.
  • Familiarity with quality metrics such as defect rates and corrective action effectiveness.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills, with a detail-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

  • Strategically manage quality performance indicators and metrics.
  • Resolve non-conformances by liaising with suppliers, engineering, and manufacturing.
  • Conduct thorough supplier audits to ensure compliance with quality management standards.
  • Direct and oversee the First Article Inspection (FAI) process.
  • Identify and mitigate risks in manufacturing processes during initial production runs.
  • Validate production runs for compliance with engineering specifications and functional requirements.

Benefits

  • Health and safety-focused work environment.
  • Access to ergonomic equipment and wellness breaks.
  • Potential for career growth in a quality-driven culture.
Full Job Description


Join Our Team as a Supplier Quality Engineer at Epiroc!

At Epiroc, we are driving a significant cultural shift centered on the principle that quality is not inspected in, it is built in and supported by rigorous processes. If you are someone who thrives in an environment where ownership is expected and excellence is the standard, you will find this department to be a rewarding place to grow your career.

Work Type: Onsite

Shift Timings: Monday - Friday, typically 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM (shifts can flex 30 minutes earlier or later)

Responsibilities:
  • Strategically manage and monitor key performance indicators derived from quality metrics such as defect rates, corrective action effectiveness, and response timeliness.
  • Serve as the primary technical link between suppliers, engineering, and manufacturing teams to resolve non-conformances and champion long-term corrective actions.
  • Execute detailed supplier audits to verify quality management systems, manufacturing capability, and total production capacity against technical specifications.
  • Direct the First Article Inspection (FAI) process by establishing planning requirements and determining the necessity for full or partial (delta) FAI assessments
  • Identifying potential risks in the manufacturing process early, including evaluating tooling and gauging before production.
  • Serve as the primary technical link between suppliers, engineering, and manufacturing teams to resolve non-conformances and champion long-term corrective actions
  • Validate that initial production runs meet all engineering drawings, specifications, and functional requirements through rigorous material and process testing


Knowledge/Education:
  • Exhibits commitment to health and safety standards and environmental regulations.
  • Participate in a cross-functional team to develop new products, sustain current products, detect problems, implement solutions, assist operations and provide aftermarket support.


Skills and Abilities:
  • Efficient in problem solving methodologies to address root cause.
  • Good written, verbal communication, and organizational skills and detail oriented.
  • Demonstrates ability to work professionally and collaboratively with others within the organization.
  • Use data to guide decision making.
  • Ability to work well under pressure.


This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job.

The work environment in the mining and construction industries presents unique and dynamic challenges not typically found in other professions. It includes a range of settings-from a professional office environment to rugged field conditions-often in some of the most remote, beautiful and pristine areas of the world.

For office-based work, duties are performed in a professional setting that may involve extended periods of sitting and frequent computer use, which can lead to eye strain or fatigue. Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds may be required. The office environment may include minor distractions from general noise and routine activities. To support employee well-being, ergonomic equipment and regular breaks are encouraged.

When working on the production floor or in testing areas, the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required, including a hard hat or bump cap, safety glasses, and steel-toe shoes.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

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