Supplier Quality Engineer
Job Summary
This role requires an AWS welding inspector certification (CWI) to lead welding oversight and training programs. Approximately 60% of the role focuses on welding audits and inspection, while 40% involves traditional supplier quality engineering (SQE) tasks. The incumbent will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure supplier compliance and product quality from qualification to final shipment.
Responsibilities
- Lead welding oversight and SQE training programs
- Perform supplier audits and process qualifications
- Manage non-conformances, CAPA, and technical deviations
- Monitor KPIs and ensure supplier compliance with GEV standards
Required Skills
- AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- 5+ years in Quality/Supply Chain/Operations
- Root cause analysis and Lean methodology
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and standards
Job Details
### Job Responsibilities
- Own the Americas MBAG team welding oversight plan and develop a welding training program for SQEs.
- Train the Americas MBAG SQEs to be proficient at visual welding inspection.
- Audit team suppliers to confirm compliance with welding standards and GEV specifications.
- Participate in Core Supplier Management teams for purchase orders, collaborating with Sourcing, Fulfillment, and Engineering.
- Define and communicate a roadmap for supplier development activities to meet business objectives.
- Support supplier selection and on-boarding, including capacity assessments and process audits.
- Execute first piece qualifications, design reviews, test witnessing, and product inspections.
- Support supplier performance ratings and lead quarterly quality review meetings.
- Plan and execute a data-driven audit strategy (process audits, special process audits, and product inspections).
- Authorize shipment of materials by ensuring deviation requests are closed and reports are reviewed.
- Manage supplier technical deviations, non-conformances, and field complaints (RCAs/RCIs/CAPA).
- Monitor and manage supplier quality KPIs to prevent backlog and ensure adherence to QMS procedures.
### Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, or Quality Engineering.
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience in quality, operations, supply chain, or project management, preferably in the Power Generation industry.
- Proficiency in understanding technical drawings, specifications, and standards.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing processes (casting, forging, welding, heat treatment, coating, machining, assembly, NDT).
- Strong safety, compliance, quality, and lean mindset with experience in industrial quality toolkits.
- Ability to work in a global team setting and willingness to travel up to 30%.
### Desired Qualifications
- Certifications in coatings (NACE/AMPP/FROSIO), welding (CWI), or non-destructive testing (NDT).
- Demonstrated training in problem-solving methodologies (5-why, 8D) and ISO 9001:2015 lead auditor training.
- Experience in operation, design, or inspection of power industry equipment.