- Location: Portland, Oregon
- Type: Contract
- Job #105022
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.
Benefits: 80 hours paid time off, and medical insurance contributions, dental vision and our 401k retirement savings plan
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