Supplier Quality Engineer

Milestones: 138 PSW agreements/month

• FAI for 3 magnets by Dec 31st 2025

a. Review the FAI from suppliers for 3 magnets.
b. Approve shipments.
c. Coordinate with receiving inspection reports.
d. Archiving them in Windchill.

• PSW agreement for 550 components by April 31st 2026

a. Collaborate in LRP document discussions with PIE.
b. Initiate PSW agreement document.
c. Collaborate with suppliers to get the PSW agreement document signed by the suppliers.
d. Archiving them in Windchill.

• Final PSW sign off for 550 components by Dec 2026

a. Collaborate with suppliers to get the APQP deliverables from the suppliers.
b. Complete process validation based on SRPQP document.
c. Compile all PSW deliverables evidence into Data package.
d. Archiving them in Windchill.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead part qualification activities by driving the APQP/PPAP process, evaluating and validating supplier manufacturing processes to ensure delivery of high-quality, cost-effective, and reliable parts that meet design and regulatory requirements. This includes reviewing process flows, control plans, and risk assessments to ensure robust and repeatable manufacturing.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, procurement, and production teams to qualify new parts, assemblies, and raw materials used in electromechanical devices—such as quality system requirements prior to production release. Provide clear feedback and guidance to suppliers to close gaps efficiently.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance using defined KPIs, delivery performance metrics, PPM (parts per million defect rates), and quality scorecards. Facilitate business reviews with suppliers, drive accountability and structured corrective/preventive actions to achieve sustainable performance improvements.

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical/Electrical) from an accredited university.
• 4–8 years of experience in Supplier quality or manufacturing quality engineering in medical/aerospace/Automotive industry.
• Strong knowledge of quality tools and methodologies (e.g., PPAP, FMEA, SPC, 8D, Six Sigma, MSA).
• Experience with manufacturing and production processes and engineering principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, ERP and quality management systems (QMS).

Job Type: Contract

Pay: Up to $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Work Location: In person