Supplier Quality Engineer

Description: OtterBase is looking for a Manufacturing Supplier Quality Engineer to join our client in Eufaula, AL. Ideally, someone who drives supplier performance on quality and delivery. This is a direct-hire opportunity and is offering a competitive salary and employee benefits. There is no option for C2C or Sponsorship for this opening. 

**This is NOT an Software/IT role**

**Please send your resume to lwernette@otterbase.com to apply directly**

Responsibilities/skills:

• Conducts supplier quality system, process, and product audits.
• Communicates extensively with suppliers to foster a positive partnership while assuring compliance to drawings, specifications, and purchase orders.
• Reviews supplier FAIR & PPAP submissions.
• Works with suppliers on process evaluation and continuous improvement activities.
• Drives supplier performance on quality and delivery.
• Leads team(s) on root cause analysis for quality issues. Acts as a coordinator of the SCAR (Supplier Corrective Action Request) process
• Reviews Control Plans and other supplier documentation for accuracy and adequacy.
• Supports Supplier Qualification/Approval and problem resolution.
• Performs Source Inspection at suppliers’ site as needed.

Qualifications:

Education: Requires a bachelor’s degree in business, math, science or equivalent.

Experience: Requires 2 or more years of experience in quality engineering within a similar industry.

REF: JOB-27296