Supplier Quality Engineer

Job summary

Oversee supplier quality and performance, lead APQP and PPAP activities, and conduct supplier audits to ensure compliance with technical and ISO requirements. Direct containment and root-cause investigations, and coordinate with Procurement, Design Engineering, and Internal Quality to resolve issues and improve supplier performance.

Job details

Role: Senior Supplier Quality Specialist Industry: Heavy Equipment & Industrial Manufacturing Compensation: $75,000 – $80,000 CAD per year Travel: Occasional U.S. travel required (must be able to travel on short notice) Position Overview A leading OEM of machinery and industrial equipment is seeking a proactive Senior Supplier Quality Specialist to drive component reliability across our global supply base. In this role, you will bridge global vendor capabilities with internal manufacturing engineering, serving as the technical lead for supplier quality assurance, APQP/PPAP validation, and root cause problem-solving. If you excel at auditing production environments, holding vendors accountable to rigorous quality targets, and steering cross-functional resolution teams, this role offers high-visibility impact across our product lines. Core Responsibilities Supplier Oversight & Performance: Benchmark vendor metrics (PPM, non-conformance rates, on-time delivery), build performance scorecards, and lead targeted continuous improvement initiatives for underperforming suppliers. APQP & Launch Execution: Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning activities from initial prototype through launch. Review, validate, and approve supplier PPAP packages, including tooling, fixture designs, and gauge quotes. Corrective Action & Root Cause Analysis: Direct containment actions for non-conforming parts. Spearhead cross-functional 8D, 5-Why, and Fishbone investigations with suppliers to prevent defect recurrence and mitigate warranty exposure. Auditing & On-Site Assessments: Conduct physical, on-site supplier system and process control audits to ensure compliance with company technical standards and ISO guidelines. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the primary technical liaison between Procurement, Design Engineering, and Internal Quality to streamline engineering changes and optimize resource allocation. Key Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Experience: 2+ years in supplier quality engineering or manufacturing quality assurance within an heavy equipment, automotive, or industrial assembly setting. Technical Mastery: Hands-on expertise in APQP, PPAP approval, PFMEA, and Control Plans. Strong ability to read complex mechanical blueprints and interpret GD&T. Problem-Solving & Auditing: Proven track record leading 8D/5-Why investigations and executing process-level supplier audits. System Knowledge: Solid understanding of ISO quality management systems and fabrication/assembly manufacturing techniques. Professional Attributes: Self-directed project manager with assertive negotiation skills, clear leadership capabilities, and proficiency in MS Office suite. Travel Requirement: Valid passport and flexibility for occasional travel to U.S. supplier facilities, sometimes with minimal lead time. Assets: ASQ-CQE, Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, or equivalent quality certifications.

What you’ll do

Oversee supplier quality and performance, lead APQP and PPAP activities, and conduct supplier audits to ensure compliance with technical and ISO requirements. Direct containment and root-cause investigations, and coordinate with Procurement, Design Engineering, and Internal Quality to resolve issues and improve supplier performance.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering or technical discipline and at least two years of supplier or manufacturing quality experience in heavy equipment, automotive, or industrial assembly. Candidates should have hands-on APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plan, auditing, and root-cause analysis experience, be able to interpret blueprints and GD&T, and be available for occasional U.S. travel.

Listed skills

• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• Root Cause Analysis · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Supplier Quality Engineering
• Supplier Performance Management
• Advanced Product Quality Planning
• Production Part Approval Process
• Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
• Control Plans
• Root Cause Analysis
• 8D Problem Solving
• 5-Why Analysis
• Fishbone Analysis
• Supplier Auditing
• Mechanical Blueprint Reading
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• ISO Quality Management Systems
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Continuous Improvement

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership

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