Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Manufacturing Engineer

At Quest Global, it's not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

As a Supplier Quality Manufacturing Engineer, your day will be filled with engaging interactions with suppliers, analyzing data, and driving continuous improvement. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the highest quality standards are met, while fostering strong relationships with our valued suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Product Qualification Activities at Suppliers – Product and Process Qualifications (PPQs)
• Contain, manage and resolve quality issues relating to supplier non-conforming components identified at Aero-Derivative Gas Turbine (AGT) at customer assembly facilities, warehouses or customers globally.
• Manage suppliers to properly handle non-conformance issues.
• Assist with process improvements.
• Lead supplier root cause investigations and corrective actions through Problem Resolution process.
• Investigate and resolve manufacturing capability issues within the supply chain to ensure business continuity.
• Identify and support cost reduction opportunities through interaction with the Supply Chain/Strategic Business
• Audit existing and potential suppliers to determine capability of manufacturing and ensure quality systems are in place.
• Develop supplier capability to meet current and future requirements
• Interact with customer-facing businesses to investigate potential product non-conformances.
• Serve as the Supplier Quality Engineering representative for the Power Turbine and Packaging build activities in Montreal, supporting daily operations and addressing supplier-related quality issues in real time to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Collaborate with Repair Technicians, MRB, and cross-functional teams during daily and weekly PT DMS meetings to review build stop issues, track non-conformance progress, and present investigation updates.
• Support root cause investigations and QN management by coordinating with suppliers, internal SQEs, and quality teams to ensure timely resolution, effective containment, and prevention of recurrence.
• Contribute to governance and continuous improvement initiatives, including the Clear the Cage project and QN Tracker development, aimed at reducing non-conformance backlog and improving visibility of corrective actions.
• Partner with key stakeholders across SQD, Internal Quality, and Engineering to define clear accountability, strengthen collaboration, and drive alignment on supplier quality priorities for Power Turbine and Packaging components.

We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.

We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.

Work Experience

• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (e.g. ISO9001), Supplier Quality Management (SQM) and Quality Control routines.
• Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of drawing interpretation (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
• Demonstrated ability to work with design engineering organization to ensure parts are manufacturable.
• Proven ability to manage multi-problem investigations simultaneously.
• Ability to project manage Product and Process Qualifications and unexpected Supplier Quality Issues from beginning to end.
• Knowledge of inspection methodologies and assessment of inspection capability.

Required Skills:

• Technical training or further education in quality mechanical or electrical engineering
• Confident knowledge of office computer programs (MS Office)
• Proactive, independent personality
• Excellent communication, organizational problem-solving skills required.
• Experience or working with critical parts.
• Proven track record of application of Quality improvement processes and tools (e.g. 8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa)
• SAP experience
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Desired Skills:

• Experience in power generation/Aerospace industry