Description
supplier audits
process improvement
quality tools
inspection planning
root cause
control plans
Game Change Solar is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure the quality and reliability of products and subassemblies manufactured in the Buffalo, NY area and surrounding. This role will be responsible for overseeing raw material, in-process, and outgoing quality control, managing supplier quality processes, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Oversee supplier compliance with ASTM, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, and other industry standards.
- Conduct and oversee 8D, MSA, and SPC studies to drive continuous improvement.
- Execute Quality Plans for GCS, covering suppliers from Buffalo, NY to the Midwest.
- Drive process improvements, implement quality tools, and support supplier development initiatives.
- Lead and support product & process audits, ensuring non-conformities (NCs) are identified and resolved.
- Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions (ICA/PCA) at supplier sites to prevent recurrence.
- Train vendor inspectors and operators on quality standards and best practices.
- Conduct, attend, and witness supplier quality inspections as defined by the Quality Manager.
- Report findings and corrective action effectiveness to internal stakeholders and suppliers.
- Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely resolution of field quality issues, minimizing disruptions to operations.
- Plan, monitor, and oversee vendor inspectors, measurement systems, equipment, tools, and fixtures to ensure proper quality execution.
- Lead daily quality management efforts, proactively reducing risks to product quality and delivery.
- Work closely with suppliers, external labs, ISO auditors, and internal teams (Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Logistics) to maintain quality excellence.
- Manage and train teams of inspectors to meet performance objectives.
- Ensure strong process controls by implementing Control Plans (CP) and Capability Studies (Cpk).
- Work with internal teams to define inspection parameters, testing resources, and quality methods.
- Investigate complaints from field installations, analyze failure modes, and determine root causes related to supplier quality issues.
- Review, prepare, and approve quality documentation including First Article Inspection (FAI), sample inspections, vendor audits, and Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA) reports.
Requirements
mechanical eng
steel processing
astm
fmea
5+ years
root cause
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in steel processing (rolling, sheet metal forming, machining, welding, stamping, and galvanization) and experience working with suppliers to maintain the highest quality standards. Additionally, this role will be responsible for handling complaints from field installations, identifying root causes, and ensuring corrective actions are implemented at the supplier level.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred) or equivalent experience.
- Strong data collection and analytical skills to assess quality performance and trends.
- Experience in industries related to steel/structural mechanical products (e.g., module mounting structures, electrical towers, or similar metal fabrication fields).
- Experience with error-proofing techniques (Poka-Yoke) and root cause analysis tools.
- Analytical & Detail-Oriented – Strong reasoning skills with a data-driven approach to problem-solving.
- Fluent in English (Mandatory) – Strong verbal and written communication skills
- 5+ years of experience in quality engineering, supplier quality, or manufacturing quality control.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, implement inspection methodologies, and create quality documentation.
- Results-Driven – High sense of urgency to meet quality and production deadlines.
- Strong expertise in steel processing including rolling (hot & cold), sheet metal forming, stamping, welding, machining, and galvanization.
- Collaboration & Communication – Works effectively in cross-functional teams to achieve quality goals.
- Proficiency in quality standards and methodologies such as ASTM, 8D, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and MSA.
- Shop Floor Leadership – Ability to manage inspections, direct vendor teams, and enforce quality controls.
Benefits
Salary: $80,000-$95,000 per year
Location: Remote/Travel - Buffalo, NY Area- 50-75% travel to supplier factories
- Professional development assistance
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Referral program
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
Training + Development
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