Emergent Hiring · 4 hours ago
Supplier Quality Engineer
Dayton, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$115K/yr - $130K/yr
8+ years expEmergent Hiring is transforming the way the world works by connecting the physical and digital worlds. They are seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (Mechanical) to take full ownership of the quality lifecycle for mechanical components and lead significant improvements in supplier quality standards across a global supplier base.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Kevin Grosse
Responsibilities
Establish, maintain, and elevate supplier quality standards across mechanical commodities
Serve as senior reviewer and approver for complex deliverables (DFM, RR, 8D, SPC/Cpk, audit outcomes)
Clearly define 'what good looks like' for suppliers and internal partners alike
Lead quality strategy from supplier qualification → launch readiness → performance management → escalation → sustained improvement
Build trusted, results-driven supplier partnerships that accelerate corrective action and long-term capability
Lead and standardize DFM and Readiness Review (RR) programs to prevent late-stage failures
Own SPC/Cpk monitoring and trend analysis for key characteristics
Develop dashboards and leading indicators that enable early detection and faster recovery
Own governance of 8D, escalation paths, validation, and closure
Facilitate cross-functional problem solving during high-impact quality events
Lead recovery efforts when quality truly matters
Improve and standardize SQE tools, templates, dashboards, workflows, and reusable assets
Reduce cycle time, increase capacity, and drive adoption of best practices
Design and deliver training; mentor SQEs and build organizational capability for the future
Present complex technical and business tradeoffs to senior leadership
Influence across Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and Executive teams with confidence and clarity
Provide enhanced quality leadership and partnership for North American suppliers, strengthening regional alignment and performance
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
8–12+ years of Supplier Quality Engineering experience with mechanical parts (castings, machined components, metal fabrication, assemblies, etc.)
Deep mastery of 8D, SPC/Cpk, structured problem-solving, and standard-setting
Expert ability to read and interpret complex drawings and specifications
Proven track record leading cross-functional initiatives and improving systems/tools
Strong influencing and presentation skills with senior leadership
Preferred
M.S. in Engineering or related field
ASQ certifications (CQE, CQA), Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
Experience with workflow optimization, automation, or Lean improvements
Lead auditor experience or ownership of supplier audit programs
Benefits
Bonus & Stock Option Potential tied to individual and company performance
Relocation package available
Company
Emergent Hiring
At Emergent Hiring, we do more than just fill job openings—we connect job seekers with meaningful career opportunities.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase