Latitude Inc · 9 hours ago
Supplier Quality Engineer
Dayton, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $95K/yrLatitude Inc is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to ensure that supplied materials and components meet quality standards and regulatory requirements. This role involves collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to drive performance and maintain compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS).
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Evaluate, qualify, and monitor suppliers to ensure compliance with company and industry quality standards
Conduct supplier audits (on-site and remote) to assess QMS effectiveness and identify risks
Drive supplier corrective and preventive actions (SCAR/CAPA) and verify effectiveness
Collaborate with suppliers on root cause analysis using tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, and FMEA
Support new product introduction (NPI) by ensuring supplier readiness and PPAP/APQP documentation
Review and approve supplier quality documentation including control plans, inspection plans, and process flow diagrams
Analyze supplier performance metrics and develop improvement plans
Partner with procurement and engineering teams to resolve supplier-related quality issues
Ensure compliance with relevant standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485, AS9100, or IATF 16949 (as applicable)
Participate in internal audits and maintain documentation aligned with the organization’s QMS
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, improve yield, and optimize supplier processes
Provide technical guidance and training to suppliers on quality requirements and best practices
Qualification
Required
Evaluate, qualify, and monitor suppliers to ensure compliance with company and industry quality standards
Conduct supplier audits (on-site and remote) to assess QMS effectiveness and identify risks
Drive supplier corrective and preventive actions (SCAR/CAPA) and verify effectiveness
Collaborate with suppliers on root cause analysis using tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, and FMEA
Support new product introduction (NPI) by ensuring supplier readiness and PPAP/APQP documentation
Review and approve supplier quality documentation including control plans, inspection plans, and process flow diagrams
Analyze supplier performance metrics and develop improvement plans
Partner with procurement and engineering teams to resolve supplier-related quality issues
Ensure compliance with relevant standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485, AS9100, or IATF 16949 (as applicable)
Participate in internal audits and maintain documentation aligned with the organization's QMS
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, improve yield, and optimize supplier processes
Provide technical guidance and training to suppliers on quality requirements and best practices
Company
Latitude Inc
Company Summary Latitude is a Human Resource Consulting Firm headquartered in Hanover, MD with an office in Winter Park, FL.
Founded in 1990
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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