Supplier Quality Engineer

We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to own supplier quality performance for assigned Trak Racer products and components.

The successful candidate will conduct supplier audits, process reviews, and production-line assessments, as well as lead containment, root cause analysis, corrective action, and effectiveness verification.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting NPI builds, first article inspection (FAI), process validation, and production-readiness reviews
• Reviewing inspection plans, process controls, manufacturing risks, and proposed product or process changes
• Analyzing quality data and driving improvements in defects, yield, process control, and customer quality
• Partnering with Engineering, Operations, Sourcing, and Customer Support to resolve quality risks
• Traveling regularly to supplier and sub-supplier facilities in the region

The ideal candidate will have:

• Professional verbal and written English communication skills
• 15+ years of experience in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, Product Quality, or Quality Engineering
• Strong knowledge of root cause analysis, CAPA, FMEA, control plans, and supplier quality management
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and GD&T
• Hands-on experience working directly with suppliers and manufacturing operations
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, ownership, and follow-through skills
• Willingness to travel frequently and work regularly at supplier facilities

Preferred experience and knowledge include:

• Welded assemblies, CNC machining, die casting, injection molding, mechanical assembly, or cosmetic finishing
• PPAP, APQP, SPC, MSA, process capability, reliability testing, and supplier audits