Supplier Quality Engineer (North America)

TL;DR

Supplier Quality Engineer (North America): Ensure supplier quality excellence by managing supplier qualification, performance, and development with an accent on defect prevention, supplier capability building, and compliance with QHSE standards. Focus on leading audits/inspections, driving RCA and CAPA for timely issue resolution, and embedding quality into supplier selection and project-based sourcing decisions.

Location: Appleton, WI

Company

hirify.global is a global developer and supplier of technologies, automation, and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries.

What you will do

• Collaborate with Procurement on supplier selection and qualification by assessing quality risks, capabilities, and technical compliance.
• Lead supplier qualification activities, including audits, documentation reviews, and first article inspections for project readiness.
• Own supplier quality and punctuality performance for assigned categories/projects, coordinating quality expectations in agreements and onboarding.
• Drive timely resolution of supplier quality issues using root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Conduct supplier visits, process audits, and Gemba walks to verify compliance and identify proactive risk mitigation and development opportunities.
• Support supplier claim management and COPQ validation; coach suppliers on quality tools and practices; contribute to scorecards and performance reviews.

Requirements

• Good knowledge of supplier quality processes (APQP, audits, NCR/CAPA, qualification).
• At least 3 years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing, or industrial quality assurance roles, including hands-on supplier audits/inspections/qualification.
• Competence with quality tools and techniques such as 8D, FMEA, Control Plan, SPC, and root cause analysis.
• Understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and related QHSE standards.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and quality specifications and collaborate across Procurement, Assurance, Engineering, Projects, and suppliers.
• Technical degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent technical field).

Nice to have

• Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Experience in capital projects or low-volume/high-complexity production environments.
• Exposure to project-based procurement, customer-facing quality, or field quality.

Culture & Benefits

• Challenging, fast-paced environment focused on innovation and continuous skills development.
• Generous wage and benefits package, including a company-funded registered pension plan.
• Background check required as part of employment offer contingency.

Hiring process

• Apply online to be included in the recruiting process.
• Employment offer is contingent upon a background check.