Supply chain quality engineer

API Heat Transfer is looking for people who enjoy being part of our growth. Our Operations Team is focused on building a world-class supply chain that delivers quality, reliability, and value to our customers. If you enjoy solving problems, building supplier partnerships, and driving continuous improvement throughout the supply chain, we'd love to speak with you about our Supply Chain Quality Engineer position.

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What We Offer You

• Stable and growing 140+ year-old company
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Ability to impact customers across multiple industries
• Full health & welfare benefits, 401(k), and PTO
• Competitive salary and performance-based growth opportunities

Pay Range: $60,000 - $80,000 (based on experience and qualifications)

What You Will Do

We are seeking a driven and highly organized Supply Chain Quality Engineer to develop, manage, and improve supplier quality performance across our supply chain. This position serves as the primary quality liaison between API and its suppliers, ensuring materials, components, and manufacturing processes consistently meet company requirements. This role requires frequent interaction with suppliers and includes travel to vendor facilities to conduct audits, assess manufacturing capabilities, certify suppliers, investigate quality concerns, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Supplier Qualification & Development
• Supplier Quality Management
• Material & Process Qualification
• Supply Chain Risk & Continuous Improvement
• Compliance & Auditing

Qualifications

Required Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, or related technical field. Minimum 3 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline. Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems. Experience conducting supplier audits and supplier assessments. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, machining, fabrication, welding, castings, electrical components, and purchased materials. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical requirements. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Preferred ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and/or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA). Lead Auditor certification. Experience with supplier qualification and development programs. Experience in manufacturing, heat transfer, industrial equipment, or engineered-to-order environments. Knowledge of PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC, and MSA methodologies. Experience with non-destructive examination (NDE); certified VT and/or PT Level I.

Skills & Competencies

Strong relationship-building and supplier management skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to influence suppliers and drive accountability. Strong project management and organizational skills. Data-driven decision making and analytical thinking. Ability to balance quality, cost, and delivery considerations. Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

Physical Requirements

Frequent use of computers and office equipment. Ability to travel to supplier facilities, manufacturing sites, and customer locations. Ability to walk production floors and manufacturing environments. Occasionally lift up to 20 pounds. Ability to conduct inspections in industrial environments.

Travel Required

25-50% travel required, including visits to supplier facilities throughout North America and occasional international travel as business needs dictate.