Supplier Quality Engineer

About the role

Easton, PA

Full-Time onsite (expectation is to be onsite when not traveling | Supplier Quality

Reports to: Supplier Quality Manager

Travel: 50%, sometimes with short notice

Our commitment to our people is built on four pillars

• We build from within.
• We stand behind our people.
• We foster an environment for constant learning.
• We engineer change for a more stable and sustainable world.

Your Impact Starts Here

We're looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join our Supplier Quality team in Easton, PA. In this role, you'll be responsible for all supplier quality activities - from supplier development, qualification, and management to on-site audits, product inspection, control plan development, and production process evaluation and improvement. You'll work with both new and existing suppliers alongside Sourcing and other functional groups. This is an opportunity to have a direct hand in the quality of components that go into products used in more than 140 countries.

What You'll Build & Own

• Drive the Supplier Qualification Process for all existing and prospective Victaulic suppliers in-country, in accordance with corporate procedures, working with Sourcing and other functional groups on the introduction of new suppliers, products, and production processes.
• Support all elements of the supplier quality management system, including first piece approvals, periodic production part inspections, product/process validations and improvement, control plan development and adherence, non-conforming material containment, root cause analysis, and CAPA.
• Assist suppliers in understanding and implementing Victaulic product specifications.
• Assist in supplier corrective actions related to internal or external failures reported through the SCAR and PCAR systems, leading team meetings on issues affecting product availability to ensure actions and status are communicated effectively.
• Support supplier development in conjunction with the Global Quality Assurance Engineering group, identifying opportunities based on risk and benefit - including improved inspection initiatives, leveraging technology, mistake proofing, capacity improvement, or quality management opportunities.
• Perform special projects as assigned by the Supplier Quality Supervisor.
• Perform trend analysis and establish ongoing supplier quality metrics.
• Initiate periodic communication with internal customers to ensure quality objectives are clearly identified and acted upon.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline required.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a Supplier Quality Engineering role, with demonstrated success in supplier qualification, management, correction, and development.
• Experience managing supplier quality in the production of cast and machined components.
• Basic knowledge of facility audits in accordance with standard QMS guidelines.
• Strong knowledge of fundamental Quality Engineering principles and techniques, including statistical analysis and related software.
• Proficient in problem solving and in the use of electronic systems and software (MS Office, Minitab, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Able to travel 50% of the time with short notice.
• Working knowledge of measuring equipment.
• Able to make independent decisions without supervisory assistance.

What Sets You Apart

• ASQ Certified Quality Auditor or Certified Quality Engineer certification.

What We Offer

Build A Better Career

• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives
• Career development programs and internal promotion pathways-we build from within
• Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities

Build A Better Future

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance

Build A Better You

• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Adoption assistance and an inclusive, team-oriented culture

Build A Better World

Join a company whose products contribute to a safer, more sustainable built environment every day.

Immigration Sponsorship

Victaulic does not provide immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, TN, or other work visa sponsorship) for this position. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the applicable country on a full-time basis without the need for employer-sponsored immigration support now or in the future.