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$80k–$100k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree
Posted 9d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for auditing suppliers, managing non-conformances, and ensuring raw materials and components meet quality standards. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and maintain supply chain reliability.
Requirements
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in an engineering field and 3-5+ years of experience in supplier quality management. Proficiency in structured problem-solving methodologies and the ability to interpret complex engineering drawings are required.
Full job description
Supplier Quality Engineer
Composed of Chromalox, Durex Industries, Vulcanic, and Thermocoax businesses, Electrical Thermal Solutions (ETS), part of Spirax Group, creates electrical process heating and temperature management solutions, including industrial heaters and systems, heat tracing, and a range of component technologies. Durex Industries has over 40 years’ expertise in the thermal control business. A trusted custom thermal solutions supplier and engineering design partner for customers across a range of industry sectors, it also offers engineering, manufacturing, testing and laboratory and quality assurance services.
Durex serves businesses in sectors including process industries, life sciences, plastics processing, food and packaging, aerospace, defense, and security. Its innovative bespoke solutions – such as retrofitting heating elements to prevent outdoor beverage dispensers from failing in low temperatures and custom-made circulation heaters to heat fuel in large ship engines.
Join us as we continue to provide solutions to our customers and the world!
The Role:
The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) will be responsible for ensuring that raw materials, custom components, and outsourced processes from our supply base meet Durex’s high standards of excellence. You will partner closely with Procurement, Engineering, and Manufacturing to evaluate, audit, and develop suppliers, drive root-cause analysis for quality non-conformances, and maintain overall supply chain reliability.
Your Responsibilities:
Supplier Evaluation & Auditing
Plan, schedule, and execute technical, process, and system audits at supplier facilities (domestic and international) to qualify new suppliers and assess existing ones.
Evaluate supplier manufacturing capability, quality management systems (QMS), and process controls.
Maintain and track supplier metrics on the Approved Supplier List (ASL). Non-Conformance & Corrective Action (SCARs)
Issue, track, and close Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs), ensuring suppliers perform robust root-cause analysis (5-Why, 8D, Fishbone) and implement effective permanent corrective actions.
Lead the disposition process for non-conforming material (MRB - Material Review Board) to minimize manufacturing disruptions.
Collaborate with suppliers to resolve technical quality issues promptly and reduce repeat defects.
Supplier Quality Metrics & Performance
Monitor Supplier Key Performance Indicators.
Lead regular Supplier Quality Reviews with key strategic suppliers to drive continuous improvement.
Develop supplier risk mitigation strategies for critical components and single-source suppliers.
Advanced Quality Planning & Incoming Inspection
Partner with Purchasing and Engineering during new product development (NPD) to ensure supplier readiness and alignment on technical specifications.
Establish incoming inspection criteria, sampling plans (AQL), and test procedures for critical raw materials and machined parts.
Review supplier First Article Inspections (FAIs), Certificates of Analysis (CoAs), and material certifications for compliance.
Regulatory & Compliance Support
Support regulatory compliance data collection (e.g., REACH, RoHS, Conflict Minerals, TSCA) by coordinating material documentation from the supply base.
Ensure supplier compliance with internal QMS procedures.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
3–5+ years of quality engineering experience with a primary focus on supplier quality management in a custom manufacturing or industrial machinery environment.
Hands-on experience conducting internal or supplier quality audits (ISO 9001, AS9100, or equivalent QMS).
Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing), and technical specifications.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and external supply partners.
Preferred:
ASQ Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).
Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
Experience working with ERP/MRP systems for supplier quality workflows and non-conformance tracking.
Experience with raw material compliance reporting (RoHS, REACH, Prop 65).
Working Conditions & Travel:
Mix of professional office environment, internal manufacturing floor, and supplier facility environments.
Up to 15–25% travel may be required for supplier audits and quality evaluations.
Pay Range: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00
At Durex Industries, we are not just an employer but a champion of equal opportunities and inclusivity. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that adheres to the highest hiring standards and is free from discrimination and harassment.
Durex Industries is an equal opportunity employer; our commitment extends to all aspects of employment, ensuring that no individual is mistreated or discriminated against based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, or local laws.
Performance. No Exceptions.
Ready for heat that delivers every time? Chromalox Can
Industry
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1915
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, PA
LinkedIn followers
15,097
When industrial operations depend on heat that simply cannot fail, Chromalox brings unmatched technical knowledge and high‑performance electric heating solutions that stand the test of time in the harshest conditions. Our technologies deliver resilience and consistency while enabling practical, real‑world progress toward decarbonization.
industrial electric heater manufacturercustom design of heaters and controlsindustrial control panel manufacturerindustrial equipment heating equipment service and supportTemperature Management SolutionsProcess Heating SolutionsComponent Heating Solutionsand Heat TraceElectronicsHardware
Performance. No Exceptions.
Ready for heat that delivers every time? Chromalox Can
Industry
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1915
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, PA
LinkedIn followers
15,097
When industrial operations depend on heat that simply cannot fail, Chromalox brings unmatched technical knowledge and high‑performance electric heating solutions that stand the test of time in the harshest conditions. Our technologies deliver resilience and consistency while enabling practical, real‑world progress toward decarbonization.
industrial electric heater manufacturercustom design of heaters and controlsindustrial control panel manufacturerindustrial equipment heating equipment service and supportTemperature Management SolutionsProcess Heating SolutionsComponent Heating Solutionsand Heat TraceElectronicsHardware