Supplier Quality Engineer

Position Summary, Responsibilities and Expectations: Own supplier quality performance for assigned Trak Racer products and components. Conduct supplier audits, process reviews, and production-line assessments. Lead containment, root cause analysis, corrective action, and effectiveness verification. Support NPI builds, first article inspection (FAI), process validation, and production-readiness reviews.

Review inspection plans, process controls, manufacturing risks, and proposed product or process changes. Analyze quality data and drive improvements in defects, yield, process control, and customer quality. Partner with Engineering, Operations, Sourcing, and Customer Support to resolve quality risks. Travel regularly to supplier and sub-supplier facilities in the region Essential Skills and Experience: 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 with welded assemblies, CNC machining, die casting, injection molding, mechanical assembly, or cosmetic finishing. Preferred knowledge of PPAP, APQP, SPC, MSA, process capability, reliability testing, and supplier audits.