Supplier Quality Engineer - Olathe, KS

Job Description: We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure our external manufacturing partners deliver fabricated, welded, and coated components that meet engineering drawings, industry standards, and appearance requirements. This role serves as the technical liaison between our engineering team and our supply chain, managing supplier qualification, conducting weld and paint audits, and driving root cause corrective action to reduce incoming defects. Location Olathe, KS Salary TBD, Highly Competitive based on experience Job Type Full-time Benefits Performance Bonus Paid Holidays Medical Dental Vision Life 401K Supplier Quality Engineer Responsibilities Evaluate and qualify new suppliers' fabrication, welding, and industrial paint capabilities. Conduct on-site supplier audits for compliance with ISO 9001, AWS, and AISC standards. Review blueprints, WPS/PQR, and coating specifications with suppliers. Lead PPAP and First Article Inspections, including mill certs and coating thickness records. Verify supplier weld setups, welder certifications, fixtures, and NDT programs. Monitor supplier surface prep, DFT, adhesion testing, and gloss/color uniformity. Coordinate containment of weld and paint defects at supplier sites or incoming inspection. Issue SCARs and lead 8D / 5-Why root cause investigations with suppliers. Manage MRB disposition and rework validation for out-of-spec assemblies. Track supplier PPM and on-time delivery, and coach suppliers on continuous improvement. Supplier Quality Engineer Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Materials Engineering, or related field. 3-5+ years of quality or manufacturing engineering experience in fabrication, welding, and/or coating. Strong knowledge of GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, SMAW; AWS D1.1/D1.2 or ASME Section IX preferred. Familiarity with surface prep and SSPC, NACE, and ASTM coating standards. Proficient in blueprint reading, GD&T, PFMEAs, Control Plans, and MSA. Willingness to travel up to 50%. AWS CWI, AMPP/NACE CIP, ASQ CQE/CSQP/CQA, or Lean Six Sigma certification a plus.