Supplier Quality Engineer (Edwards Vacuum)
Manufacturing & Production · Quality & Process · Quality Assurance · Quality Control
In short
As a Supplier Quality Engineer at Edwards Vacuum in Buffalo, NY, you will be responsible for managing supplier quality performance, driving root cause analysis, and ensuring conforming material supply. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, 5+ years of manufacturing quality experience, and a strong understanding of QMS and ISO 9001 requirements.
Responsibilities
- Ensure supplier conformance by driving high incoming quality performance and minimizing requirement escapes.
- Manage and continuously improve the supplier base to reduce DPPM, strengthen supplier performance, and mitigate risk.
- Lead resolution of supplier nonconformances through containment, structured root cause analysis (8D), and implementation of corrective actions.
- Own and govern the Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR) process.
- Conduct on-site supplier quality patrols to verify process adherence and identify risks.
- Manage supplier quality claims to maximize cost recovery and reduce cost of poor quality.
- Plan and execute supplier audits to improve performance and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.
- Support APQP, PPAP, and supplier readiness activities for new product introduction.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of experience across multiple quality functions in a process-driven manufacturing environment.
- Technical and analytical skills necessary to understand manufacturing processes, support quality initiatives, execute root cause analysis, and coach suppliers.
- Experience with APQP, PPAP, and supplier qualification processes.
- Experience conducting supplier audits (process, system, and product) and assessing supplier capability, risk, and compliance.
- Experience documenting, presenting, and communicating quality information for audits, management reviews, and decision-making.
- Familiarity with statistical analysis.
- Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and ISO 9001:2015 requirements.
- Proficient in structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, root cause analysis, CAPA).
- Working knowledge of PCCA principles, quality requirement flow down, and traceability expectations.
- Ability to analyze quality data and supplier performance metrics to drive decision-making.
- Demonstrated ability to drive supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Knowledge of GD&T and technical drawing interpretation.
- Self-directed, organized, and capable of working independently while contributing effectively within cross-functional teams.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Benefits
- Annual Variable Compensation Bonus
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401k with Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Time
- Paid Floating Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Training and Development
- Parental Leave
- Disability Benefits
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Excellent working conditions and benefits
- Part of the Atlas Copco Group with a wide-reaching internal job market
- Work in a global, diverse and dynamic environment
- Opportunity to grow with training and development programs
- Friendly, family-like atmosphere
- Opportunity to be creative and promote own ideas
- Every day brings new challenges and new things to learn
Skills
ISO 90018DAPQPPPAPGD&TExcel
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About Atlas Copco Group
Atlas Copco Group enables technology that transforms the future. We innovate to develop products, services and solutions that are key to our customers’ success. Our four business areas offer compressed air and vacuum solutions, energy solutions, dewatering and industrial pumps, industrial power tools and assembly and machine vision solutions. In 2025, the Group had revenues of BSEK 168, and at year end about 56 000 employees.
Company
Atlas Copco GroupJob Posted
22 hours ago
Employment Type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Salary
US$79,530–99,420 · Negotiable
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
Buffalo, United States
Qualification
Bachelor
Applicants
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