Supplier Quality Specialist

• Perform inspections of fabricated weldments, machined parts, hydraulic components, and purchased materials
• Verify weld quality, dimensional compliance, surface preparation, paint, and overall finish per drawings and standards
• Conduct final product inspections and pre-shipment quality audits
• Use precision measuring equipment to validate conformance
• Analyze supplier quality data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Lead supplier qualification, onboarding, approval activities, capability assessments, and audits
• Define and deploy supplier quality requirements and expectations
• Ensure supplier compliance with ISO 9001 and Sandvik quality standards
• Support supplier performance reviews and escalation decisions with Sourcing
• Lead supplier corrective action requests (SCARs), root cause analysis, and effectiveness verification
• Apply 8D, A3, DMAIC, Fishbone, and 5 Whys problem-solving methodologies
• Drive supplier improvement plans focused on defect reduction, process capability, and cost of poor quality
• Escalate chronic or systemic issues through governance channels
• Support supplier-related engineering changes, including PPAP/APQP or equivalent validation activities
• Assess supplier readiness for new products, changes, or transfers
• Identify and mitigate supplier quality and process risks
• Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to resolve supplier-driven production and quality issues
• Support internal and external audits as required

• Authorization to work in the U.S. or Mexico on an indefinite basis without sponsorship
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or AWS CWI certification
• 3–7+ years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or related roles
• Strong working knowledge of quality systems, audits, and supplier management practices
• Hands-on experience with structured problem solving and corrective action processes
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and process documentation
• Willingness to travel to supplier sites as required
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Preferred: ASQ certifications (CSQP, CQE, CQA) or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
• Working knowledge of machining, fabrication, and assembly processes
• Working knowledge of welding processes, quality requirements, and inspection methods (AWS/ASME preferred)
• Working knowledge of metallurgy, including material properties, heat treatment, and failure modes
• Working knowledge of surface coatings and paint systems, including preparation, application, and defect analysis
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems

• Inclusive environment supporting innovation, growth, and contribution
• Collaboration, continuous learning, and respect for diverse perspectives
• Opportunity to work with a global engineering leader
• Travel to supplier sites as required