Field Supplier Quality Engineer

Field Supplier Quality Engineer

7/23/26

The Field Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) team plays a critical role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and scalability of the company’s global supply chain. As part of the Global Quality organization, the team partners closely with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and operations to deliver high-performing supplier ecosystems that support new product introduction (NPI) and high-volume production.   This team is at the forefront of driving operational excellence by combining deep manufacturing expertise with advanced analytics, automation, and AI-driven quality solutions. As part of this group, you will have the opportunity to influence supplier strategy, elevate process capability, and shape the future of digital quality transformation across the supply base. About the role - you will:

As a Field Supplier Quality Engineer, you will lead supplier quality strategy and execution, ensuring robust processes, strong supplier partnerships, and scalable quality systems.   You will:   · Lead end-to-end supplier qualification, onboarding, and periodic audits to ensure compliance with quality standards · Drive supplier readiness for New Product Introduction (NPI) and scale-up to high-volume manufacturing · Develop and implement supplier quality requirements, including material and process control plans, statistical process control (SPC) frameworks, and process validation criteria · Build deep understanding of supplier manufacturing processes to enable fast, data-driven problem solving · Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions using structured methodologies (e.g., 8D, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis -PFMEA) · Drive continuous supplier performance improvements, focusing on yield, defect reduction, and process capability · Partner with cross-functional teams (factory SQE, engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and operations) to align supplier quality strategies · Collaborate with suppliers to deploy robust process controls, including SPC and PFMEA · Champion digital transformation initiatives, including AI-enabled quality systems and analytics adoption · Introduce and scale advanced inspection technologies such as machine vision, automated inspection, and anomaly detection · Lead or support Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cost of poor quality About you:

We’re looking for someone who is:   · A strong analytical thinker with a passion for solving complex manufacturing and quality challenges · Effective at translating data into actionable insights and influencing decisions · A confident communicator who can engage and influence suppliers and stakeholders at all levels · Comfortable working in cross-functional and global environments · Proactive, self-driven, and able to operate independently in a fast-paced setting · Curious and adaptable, with an interest in emerging technologies such as AI and digital quality tools · A collaborative leader who can drive alignment across technical and business teams Your experience includes:

· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Materials, or related discipline) · 5+ years of experience in