Supplier Quality and Development Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Engage with suppliers to resolve process-related issues, including non-conformance management and containment activities.
• Oversee supplier quality performance and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Initiate and support quality improvement programs and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Monitor supplier quality metrics and contribute to KPI tracking and reporting.
• Communicate supplier risks and performance insights to internal stakeholders.
• Support Product and Process Qualifications (PPQ) activities.
• Ensure supplier adherence to Energy Quality Management processes, standards, and tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address supplier quality challenges.
• Manage multiple supplier-related investigations simultaneously and drive resolution.

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of inspection methodologies and quality control processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Experience with manufacturing processes such as machining, casting, and surface coating technologies (preferred).
• Proficiency in data analysis and tools such as Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with quality methodologies including 5 Why, FMEA, 8D, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001) and Supplier Quality Management (SQM).

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in supplier quality, manufacturing, or R&D environments.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to manage end-to-end quality issues.
• Ability to work independently and handle unexpected supplier challenges.
• Experience working in a global environment with cultural awareness.
• Strong communication and presentation skills across all organizational levels.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in gas turbine blade/vane machining, casting, or coating technologies.
• Experience working with global supplier networks.
• Proven ability to handle multiple complex investigations concurrently.

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to travel as required.
• Strong collaboration, initiative, and structured work approach.