Supplier Quality Engineer Location: Onsite – Tamarac, FL Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (EST), with additional hours as needed Travel Requirement: Up to 50% (Primarily Domestic) Employment Type: Direct Hire Salary: $109,000 Job Overview We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to ensure the delivery of high-quality materials and components from our supplier base. This role plays a key part in supplier auditing, development, and performance monitoring, while also supporting internal quality initiatives and assisting with the maintenance of the company’s Quality Management System (QMS). Key Responsibilities Collaborate with engineering to understand raw material requirements for new product development (NPD) Support supplier onboarding and development in partnership with purchasing and engineering teams Manage the PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) for product changes and onboarding new suppliers Perform first article inspections in coordination with the inspection team Conduct capability analysis (Cp / Cpk) to evaluate supplier process consistency Initiate and manage the Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR) process Monitor and follow up on open SCARs to ensure timely resolution Support suppliers in root cause analysis and validate corrective actions during follow-up visits Conduct quarterly reviews and maintain ongoing communication with key supplier contacts Provide resources and training to suppliers on Lean and Six Sigma tools Analyze supplier performance and recommend process or equipment improvements Maintain detailed documentation, including supplier reports, audit checklists, and SOPs Create and manage the annual supplier audit schedule to reduce travel and optimize resource use Support quality inspectors with first article inspection, data analysis, and change communication Ensure compliance with internal policies such as the Product Change Notification (PCN) process Contribute to QMS software maintenance and quality department reporting Maintain dashboards, project trackers, and metrics aligned with departmental goals Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or a related Engineering field 2+ years of experience in a Supplier Quality Engineering or similar manufacturing role Experience conducting supplier visits, audits, and development activities Strong understanding of quality core tools (e.g., PFMEA, control plans, process flow) Knowledge of PPAP, SCARs, and capability studies (Cp/Cpk) Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to lead and influence suppliers to meet performance expectations Willingness to travel up to 50% (primarily domestic)

Preferred Qualifications Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification Experience with Kaizen event leadership Lean Certification Trained Auditor certification Familiarity with SAP in a manufacturing setting Experience with Lean material management and related systems

Interview Process Initial virtual interview with the hiring team PI Assessment and follow-up virtual interview with hiring and HR representatives

Benefits Include 100% employer-paid medical coverage Additional benefits including: Dental Vision Life Insurance 401(k) match Short-term and long-term disability plans