Supplier Quality Engineer III

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Supplier Quality Engineer ensuring quality and collaboration with suppliers and internal teams. Navigating quality issues in electrical solutions and fostering continuous improvement strategies.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeBlaine • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $76,000 - $141,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong analytical skills in quality assurance and the ability to foster collaborative relationships across teams. Effective communication and leadership in mentoring others are essential for driving continuous improvement and resolving production issues.

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Hard Skills

Root Cause AnalysisRCCA8D3L5YControl PlansFMEAProcess Capability StudiesSupplier PPAPQuality Issue ResolutionProduction Risk Mitigation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationMentoringCoachingCollaborationProblem SolvingLeadershipInterpersonal SkillsRelationship BuildingAdaptabilityCritical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

ISO 9001:2015Six SigmaLeanProcess ImprovementAuditing ToolsQuality Management SystemsSupplier Evaluation ToolsData Analysis SoftwareProject Management SoftwareCollaboration Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

CQECMQCQAAPQPISO 9001:2015 Internal AuditorSix Sigma CertificationLean CertificationQuality Management CertificationEngineering DegreeQuality Assurance Certification

Industry Keywords

Supplier QualityProductionQuality AssuranceContinuous ImprovementRisk ManagementQuality ControlManufacturingEngineeringAuditingProcess Validation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the critical link between production, program teams, and suppliers to resolve quality issues
Establish deep, collaborative relationships with internal engineering and sourcing teams to identify and mitigate production risks
Lead Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities and Kaizen events
Evaluate supplier robustness and validate the effectiveness of their actions
Participate in audits and lead the Supplier PPAP process
Travel up to 30% to visit supplier locations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree, preferred in an engineering discipline
3+ years in Supplier Quality related functions
Proficiency in root cause analysis (RCCA, 8D, 3L5Y)
Control Plans, FMEA’s, and Process Capability Studies
Certifications: CQE, CMQ, CQA, or APQP preferred
Auditing: ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor training preferred
Training in Six Sigma, Lean, and Process Improvement preferred
Highly effective communicator at all levels
Passion for mentoring and coaching

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Flexible spending accounts
Short-term and long-term disability benefits
Critical illness, accident insurance, and life insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Employee stock purchase plan with company match
Tuition reimbursement
Caregiver, personal, and parental leave
Back-up care services
Paid time off including volunteer time
Well-being program
Legal & identity theft protection