Supplier Quality Engineer

Job description

As a Supplier Quality Engineer at Impulse , you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and performance of components and materials from our suppliers. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to uphold high standards throughout the product lifecycle. In this role, you’ll leverage your technical expertise and problem-solving skills to drive continuous improvement, resolve quality issues, and optimize supplier relationships. Manage the issue ticket landscape related to vendor performance and prescribe specific actions to improve quality, eliminate recurring non-conformances, and mitigate supply chain risks Qualify parts and oversee the manufacturing process with vendors Review and assess supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems, including new supplier onboarding and audit evaluations Own and manage non-conformances identified at vendors (Supplier Deviation Requests) and during production. Partner with vendors to implement new processes or actions that reduce recurring issues and mitigate supply chain risks Drive improvements in existing quality management processes while collaborating with vendors to enhance their performance Manage containment, receiving, and precision inspection non-conformances, and develop resolutions for existing issues. Identify and implement improvements to reduce the overall issue ticket landscape Foster improvements within the supply base to create a more stable and reliable supply chain. Provide technical support onsite at suppliers to ensure part reliability Collaborate closely with Engineering, Procurement, and Production teams to ensure that high-quality parts and services meet all requirements Analyze quality metrics to identify trends and root causes of systemic issues Execute non-conformance management processes, including SDR, MRB, RTV, CAPA, and Production Issue Ticket reviews Support containment actions related to non-conforming products, including identifying product locations, coordinating with Supply Chain Reliability Engineers to mitigate flight risks, and conducting root cause analysis 2+ years of experience in an engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, or quality-related field, and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related discipline Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies Knowledge of component manufacturing processes, quality standards, and certifications (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001) Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications Ability to travel 25% of time