Description
POSITION SUMMARY

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for ensuring that supplied materials and components meet quality standards and specifications. This role collaborates closely with suppliers, procurement, engineering, and manufacturing teams to drive supplier performance, resolve quality issues, and implement continuous improvement initiatives. The SQE plays a critical role in maintaining product quality, reducing defects, and supporting overall operational excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop, implement, and maintain supplier quality requirements and standards.
- Evaluate and qualify new suppliers through audits, capability assessments, and APQP processes.
- Monitor supplier performance using key metrics such as PPM, FPY, and on-time delivery.
- Lead supplier corrective action processes (SCAR) and ensure timely and effective resolution using 8D methodology.
- Conduct supplier audits (process, system, and product) to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Collaborate with suppliers to drive continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives.




- Review and approve supplier PPAP submissions and ensure compliance with customer requirements.
- Support incoming inspection activities and disposition of nonconforming materials (MRB).
- Work cross-functionally with engineering and operations teams to resolve quality issues and implement preventive measures.
- Analyze quality data and trends to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
- Ensure suppliers comply with applicable regulatory and industry standards.
- Participate in new product introduction (NPI) activities to ensure supplier readiness.

QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field.
- 3–7 years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing, or quality engineering.
- Strong knowledge of quality tools: APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, and Control Plans.
- Experience with root cause analysis methodologies (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone)

📌 Manufacturing Supplier Quality Engineer (Santa Catarina)
🏢 Vertiv Group
📍 Santa Catarina