Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer
Location: Orlando, FL
Duration: 12 months (Hybrid)
Rate: $55-$60 per hour
Travel: 50%

Overview
We are seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to drive supplier performance, ensure product quality, and support manufacturing excellence across a complex supply chain environment. This role is ideal for a proactive professional with strong technical expertise, analytical capability, and a passion for continuous improvement.
You will collaborate closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure that components and processes meet stringent quality standards while supporting ongoing operational and strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead supplier qualification and product/process validation activities (PPQs)
• Drive supplier performance improvement and development initiatives
• Manage and resolve supplier non-conformance issues, ensuring timely containment and corrective action
• Conduct root cause analysis and lead problem resolution using structured methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys)
• Plan and execute supplier audits, ensuring compliance with quality systems and standards
• Develop and implement quality requirements, specifications, and inspection processes
• Support supplier selection and qualification processes
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure design for manufacturability
• Identify and implement cost reduction and process improvement opportunities
• Investigate and resolve manufacturing capability and supply chain issues
• Ensure effective complaint management and continuous improvement
• Foster strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent project management capability
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex investigations
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Self-driven and results-oriented mindset

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or technical training in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or related field preferred)
• 3–5 years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing engineering, or related field
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Manufacturing processes (welding, machining, or complex assemblies preferred)
  • Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO 9001)
  • Supplier Quality Management (SQM) practices
  • Engineering drawings and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
• Experience working with or within manufacturing environments
• Ability to manage product and process qualifications end-to-end
• Familiarity with inspection methods and quality assurance techniques

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with quality tools such as:
  • 8D Problem Solving
  • 5 Whys
  • Ishikawa (Fishbone) Diagrams
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP)
• Proven track record in continuous improvement initiatives

Work Environment & Additional Information

• Hybrid work model (minimum 3 days onsite)
• Opportunity to work closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams
• Travel required: up to 50%
• Full-time role with potential for extension or long-term opportunity
• Standard working hours (day shift)

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.