SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER I

About the Role

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for conducting pre and post evaluations of new suppliers to ensure their ability to supply product in accordance with contractual requirements. For existing approved suppliers, the SQE manages and monitors supplier performance by engaging interested parties to mitigate risk and eliminate the impact of vendor-caused defects to Marvin Engineering through rapid defect containment, resolution, and root cause and corrective action. This position is 100% onsite.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate weekly metrics to understand trends and performance of suppliers.
• Maintain and analyze supplier scorecards and their raw data.
• Issue and review Supplier Notifications (SNs) and Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs).
• Maintain the SCAR process and ensure proper root cause identification and effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Attend Receiving Inspection huddles or shop floor huddles as requested.
• Prepare detailed supplier visitation reports to document site visits, audit findings, observations, and actions.
• Conduct supplier quality system audits/surveys to determine core competencies and supplier eligibility for the Approved Suppliers List (ASL).
• Communicate product and paperwork Quality Notification (QN) issues to suppliers and assist in developing corrective actions.
• Conduct supplier site visits to deliver scorecards, provide RCCA training, assist with the SCAR process, etc.
• Build relationships with cross-functional groups to identify, reduce, and eliminate impacts caused by vendor nonconformances.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficient in the use of MS Office, with emphasis on Excel manipulation of data and metrics.
• Experience in a fast-paced office environment.
• Exposed to a variety of office and manufacturing environments with moderate noise levels.
• This position requires approximately 5 - 20% travel (out to suppliers).

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Engineering, Logistics, or Supply Chain preferred.
• 0 – 5 years of experience, preferably in the aerospace and defense industry.
• Basic understanding of GD&T and ability to interpret engineering drawings preferred.
• Basic knowledge of industry specifications and standards (e.g., AS9100, ANSI, ASME) preferred.
• Basic knowledge of government and regulatory requirements preferred.
• Basic knowledge of a variety of manufacturing processes preferred.
• Basic knowledge of inspection methods is a plus.
• Knowledge of Quality Engineering tools (e.g., Cause Map, 5-Why) preferred.
• Technical writing skills preferred.
• Must be detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated.
• Ability to work in a team environment with good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Lean and/or Green Belt certification is a big plus.
• Must be able to lift 35 lbs.
• Familiarity with SAP is a big plus.