Supplier Quality Engineer

Acara Solutions is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to support our client in a brand-new facility in Alabama, NY.

This is a unique hybrid role offering the flexibility of remote work, combined with on-site involvement during the construction and ramp-up phases of our new facility.

What We Offer:

• Salary Range: $70,000-$97,000K, on experience
• The opportunity to influence supplier quality in a brand-new facility
• A collaborative environment focused on innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence

As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality materials and components. You'll work closely with suppliers to drive performance, implement corrective actions, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. This is more than a quality role-it's a chance to shape supplier strategy from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain quality compliance of outsourced parts and components
• Manage and maintain the Approved Supplier List (ASL)
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions through the SCAR process
• Monitor and improve supplier performance metrics, including DPPM
• Conduct supplier quality audits and assessments
• Partner with sourcing and procurement to support supplier scorecards and qualification
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives with key suppliers
• Ensure alignment with APQP, PPAP, and ISO 9001 standards
• Support new supplier selection and risk analysis

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Management is required
  
• Minimum of 5 years of supplier quality experience in a manufacturing environment is required
  
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, ISO 9001, and supplier auditing
• Technical and analytical skills for root cause analysis and supplier coaching
• Experience in quality tools: 8D, SPC, QRQC, etc.

• Supplier management and development experience
• Familiarity with supplier risk analysis and change management
• Understanding of supplier performance metrics and scorecarding

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.