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Amaris Consulting · 1 day ago

Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)

Latham, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Amaris Consulting is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. They are seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to lead part qualification and supplier process validation for electromechanical components used in complex medical and industrial systems.

Information Technology & Services

Responsibilities

Lead supplier part qualification by managing the full APQP/PPAP lifecycle and ensuring robust, repeatable manufacturing processes

Review and approve supplier documentation: Process Flow, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, Process Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), FAI, PSW, etc

Provide structured and actionable feedback to close documentation and process gaps efficiently

Validate supplier manufacturing readiness against engineering specifications, QMS requirements, and regulatory standards

Ensure complete documentation, traceability, and data integrity throughout all qualification stages

Maintain and archive all quality deliverables using Windchill or equivalent PLM tools

Partner with Engineering, Procurement, PIE, Production, and Receiving Inspection to ensure part/assembly compliance

Support qualification of plastics, sheet metal, PCBs, cables & harnesses, machined parts, and other electromechanical components

Monitor supplier performance using KPIs, delivery and quality metrics, PPM levels, and quality scorecards

Lead 8D, RCA, CAPA processes to ensure lasting supplier performance improvements

Participate in supplier business reviews and represent quality requirements and risks

Contribute to the development and improvement of supplier quality strategies, qualification processes, and inspection standards

Promote best practices in APQP, process validation, and manufacturing quality

Qualification

APQPPPAPProcess ValidationFMEASix SigmaPLM/ERP/QMS systemsAnalytical skillsCommunicationProblem-solving skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering, or related

4–8 years of experience in Supplier Quality or Manufacturing Quality Engineering within regulated industries (medical device, aerospace, automotive, etc.)

Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FAI, Process Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)

Strong knowledge of FMEA, SPC, MSA, 8D, Six Sigma

Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes: metals, plastics, PCBs, electromechanical assemblies

Strong knowledge of PLM/ERP/QMS systems (e.g., Windchill)

Excellent communication and supplier-facing abilities

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage multiple qualification activities in parallel

High attention to detail and documentation accuracy