Supplier Quality Engineer - Temporary at ElDorado National California Inc — Riverside, USA | Base Career

Full Job Posting

Assist in the evaluation and selection of suppliers based on quality performance, production capabilities, and cost efficiency.
Conduct supplier assessments and audits to ensure quality systems meet company requirements.
Perform regular supplier audits and inspections to verify compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Develop and implement quality control plans to monitor supplier performance.
Collaborate with suppliers to address quality issues and provide guidance on improvement processes.

Investigate and resolve supplier quality issues, including product defects or failures.
Lead or support root cause analysis (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams) and corrective action processes for non-conformances.
Collaborate with suppliers to ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained.
Work closely with suppliers to improve their quality systems, processes, and product quality.
Support continuous improvement initiatives such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and other methodologies.
Develop and maintain quality documentation, including inspection plans, specifications, and reports.
Monitor and report supplier performance metrics (e.g., supplier scorecards, defect rates, on-time delivery).
Document non-conformances, deviations, and corrective actions taken.
Collaborate with internal teams such as Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, and R&D to ensure that supplier quality aligns with company standards.
Provide quality input during new product development and product lifecycle management.
Track and evaluate supplier performance based on quality, delivery, and cost.
Coordinate with the procurement team to ensure the timely delivery of quality materials and components.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or a related field) or equivalent experience.
At least 3-5 years of experience in quality engineering or supplier quality management.
Experience with supplier audits, inspections, and quality control processes.

Supplier Quality Engineer - Temporary