SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER
Location: Austin
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Quality Engineer Essential Functions/Duties: The Supplier
Quality Engineer role involves evaluating supplier capabilities,
conducting audits, and establishing quality agreements. This
position requires a strong understanding of quality management
principles, methodologies, and tools, along with proficiency in
quality inspection techniques and standards. Key responsibilities
include managing multiple projects, analyzing complex data to
identify root causes of quality issues, and implementing corrective
actions. Effective communication and collaboration with suppliers
and internal stakeholders are essential for driving quality
improvements. The role also involves monitoring supplier
performance and ensuring compliance with quality standards and
regulations. Continuous improvement and adaptability to dynamic
environments are critical for success in this role. Work closely
with our Quality team to ensure that our supplier products or
services meet the highest standards of quality. Ensure the quality
of incoming material that meet our customer’s expectations. Learn,
apply, and continually approve quality control procedures and
protocols. Develop Non-directed Suppliers, Directed Suppliers when
required, during PPAP activities and track launch and annual
validations. Collect and analyze data related to product quality,
including defect rates, failure analysis, and other relevant
metrics. Assist in preparing reports summarizing quality
performance. Collaborate with the Plant and Quality team to
identify areas for process improvement and ways to enhance overall
product quality. Maintain accurate and detailed records of quality
control activities ensuring Supplier corrective actions and charge
back (QIR and RMD) reports are accurate and issued on time. Assist
in updating and managing quality control documentation, such as
Quality Alerts and Inspection Instructions. Involvement in creation
and maintaining PFMEA / Control Plan. Perform monthly/weekly
Supplier’s evaluations and issue monthly reporting to OPM HQ and
Suppliers for scoring performance. Work closely with
cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, and
quality assurance, to address quality issues and drive continuous
improvement. Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and
industry standards. Assist in conducting internal quality, LPA's,
and TSV audits to assess compliance with quality standards. Conduct
Supplier audits (traveling to the Supplier facility as needed) per
quarterly plans, document findings, follow-up on findings, and
report results in OPM Audit tool. Work is generally performed in a
manufacturing and office environment. Lead, or assit in leading, QA
and Intern personnel activities including specification training,
setting/validation of work hours, evaluation of OT, discipline, and
any other people leadership fuctions. Perform all duties in a safe
& environmental manner. Participate in creating a safe-oriented
work environment. Use PPE as required. Cooperation with Human
Resources in dealing with personnel matters. Other duties as
assigned. Required Experience/Skills: Postsecondary Education in a
related field (Industrial engineering or Mechanical Engineering). 3
years working experience in Quality Engineering. IATF16949/CSR
(Customer Specific Requirements) ISO 14001, Auditor. Official CMM
training preferred. Supplier Quality Management. Quality Auditing.
GD&T, Blue Print Reading &SPC experience. Experience with
Tesla Quality Management systems: CQMS, EBSC. Process Capability
Monitoring & Process Control Monitoring. APQP and PPAP process
knowledge. Change Management. Calibration techniques. Demonstrate
ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Good problem-solving
skills- 8D. Date: 6 Jun 2025 Location: Austin-Texas, US Job
Requisition ID: 384609 Other jobs in Quality
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