Supplier Quality Engineer

What you will do

Support internal and external certification audits, as well as support MP audits, to assess compliance and identify areas for improvement.

Follow up on audit findings and actions, ensuring they are adequately addressed and closed within the specified timelines.

Assist MPs and the sales team with orders that require quality documentation, ensuring that requirements are understood and fulfilled by the MPs.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve the current systems and processes, making the order intake process more efficient in relation to quality review and requirements.

Support customer quality & compliance surveys, corrective action requests etc.

Collaborate with the Supply Chain Teams to source, select, and qualify new suppliers, ensuring adherence to PLN standards and requirements.

Monitor and proactively drive supplier performance and maturation, focusing on capabilities, quality targets and problem-solving.

Develop suppliers by identifying and implementing manufacturing best practices to ensure consistency across the network.

Support the development of new capabilities, such as technologies, materials, inspection methodology, and post-processing options.

Design processes to effectively manage supplier relationships and performance in a scalable manner.

Monitor underperforming MPs closely and set clear improvement targets.

Make data driven recommendations for off-boarding MPs that fail to correct issues.

Benchmark and leverage best practices across the MP network.

Utilize an analytical mindset and data-driven approach to supplier management.

Travel of up to 30% to 50% is required for this role.

What it takes

Ability to travel 30-50% in the US and Mexico

A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical), physical Science, or related field, from an accredited college or university

Understanding of Quality systems and practices in a manufacturing environment.

2+ years of experience in a similar role.

An analytical and risk-based mindset and data driven approach to quality management.

Experience in a regulated environment.

Ideally lead auditors for ISO 9001, AS9100 or ISO 13485.

Experience with CNC machining.

Experience with Injection Molding.

Nice to have: 3DP, and/or Sheet metal experience is a big plus.

Experience reviewing PPAP documents

What is in it for you

We offer amazing benefits including but not limited to:

Health Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account (including employer contributions)

Dental and Vision

Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Paid caregiver leave

You will receive at least 3 weeks of PTO, Holiday Pay, and Volunteer Hours

401k with company match and immediate vest

Employee Stock Purchase Program at a discounted rate

Matching grants through Protolabs foundation

And More!