Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)

Supplier Quality Engineer

We are seeking a talented and motivated Supplier Quality Engineer with a proven track record of delivering results within a complex supply chain. This role will report to the Manager of Supplier Quality within the Mechatronics and Sustainable Packaging Design for Scale organization.

Successful candidates will be adept at driving change at suppliers, in designs, and with key business processes. You will be depended on to implement systems in an ambiguous environment to enable faster responses and yield better outputs from product development through sustaining operations.

Key job responsibilities

• Develop supplier quality engagement strategies from product development through sustaining operations.
• Develop strategy and support supplier product qualification best practices.
• Active engagement in the Product Development Process (PDP)
• Develop/review/approve qualification documents such as product dimensional data, PFMEAs, Control Plans, DFM, etc.
• Support implementation process of custom automation reducing product cost and risk.
• Scale supplier process and quality systems to reduce observed field defect rates.
• Lead Surveillance and Process Audits to ensure adherence to specification and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Drive in internal/external CAPAs, improvement, and design change opportunities.
• Solve/prevent technical product and process problems across a broad set of manufacturing commodities.
• Identify failure trends and drive investigation, failure analysis, and remediation.
• Support/coordinate supplier change requests.
• Define and implement Supplier selection, approval, and development process and strategies.
• Conduct pre-business award Scalability Assessments and subsequent sourcing selection initiatives.
• Guide on best practice supplier management activities.

Basic qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant work experience in Supplier Quality or Quality Engineering work
• BS Degree in an engineering discipline (i.e. Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial) or equivalent experience
• Experience with quality concepts/tools/methods such as 8D, DOE, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Measurement Systems Analysis, etc.
• Demonstrated experience implementing quality engineering principles through development and NPI programs
• Functional knowledge of industry standards such as ISO9001 or AS9100

Preferred qualifications

• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
• Experience with the project management of technical projects
• Engineering or Business Master's degree
• BSME / BSIE / BSEE
• Electro-Mechanical experience related to large format complex high speed automation and packaging materials (corrugate/paper).
• ASQ Certification
• Statistical Techniques specific to SPC and part measurement/qualification
• Strong understanding of Quality concepts and tools, such as SPC, Corrective Action Investigation, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, FMEA
• Working knowledge of basic CAD to interrogate models
• Working knowledge of GD&T based on ASME Y14.5
• PLM experience (Teamcenter)
• Experience with statistical evaluation software such as Minitab
• Effective communicator, able to work effectively with global and cross-functional stakeholders
• EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.