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Valmont Industries, Inc.

Conserving Resources. Improving Life.

Supplier Quality Engineer

QA EngineerQA EngineerFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 10,001+Since 1946H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Nebraska

Posted

56 days ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree3 yrs expEnglishERP

Job Description

Supplier Quality Engineer

Valmont Industries, Inc.

• Support and continuously improve the supplier-related elements of the Quality Management System (QMS), including procedures, standards, and documentation. • Serve as the primary quality liaison between suppliers, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Operations when supplier-related quality issues impact product or process performance. • Lead supplier nonconformance investigations using structured problem-solving methods (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone) and statistical tools as appropriate. • Develop, implement, and verify supplier corrective and preventive actions (SCAR/CAPA) and ensure sustained effectiveness. • Plan, conduct, and support supplier audits and assessments for supplier qualification, development, and ongoing performance evaluation. • Support supplier selection and onboarding by assessing quality system maturity, risk, and compliance with company and customer requirements. • Drive APQP and PPAP activities, including review and approval of PFMEAs, control plans, process flow diagrams, capability studies, gage R&R, SPC, and part layouts. • Partner with Engineering and Supply Chain to ensure quality requirements, CTQs, and acceptance criteria are clearly defined and communicated for new and existing products. • Lead or participate in supplier risk assessments for new product introductions and design or process changes. • Monitor supplier performance using scorecards and KPIs (e.g., PPM, on-time delivery, PPAP performance, audit results) and communicate trends, risks, and improvement plans. • Identify and execute opportunities to reduce cost of poor quality, including scrap, rework, returns, and inefficiencies in the supply chain. • Support internal, external, and customer audits by providing objective evidence and driving timely closure of findings. • Facilitate effective cross-functional communication; influence decisions using data, facts, and sound quality principles. • Prepare clear written and verbal communication, including reports, presentations, and supplier feedback. • Provide quality and technical guidance to suppliers and internal stakeholders on tools, methods, and best practices. • Ability to travel as business needs require (typically +50%)

Job Requirements

  • Bachelors with 3+ years relevant experience or Associates Degree with 5+ years relevant experience or 7+ years of relevant experience
  • Demonstrated experience in supplier quality, quality engineering, manufacturing quality, or a closely related role.
  • Working knowledge of quality systems, supplier quality methodologies, and inspection/metrology fundamentals.
  • Proficiency in structured problem-solving and corrective action methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, Pareto).
  • Familiarity with relevant industry, regulatory, and customer standards (e.g., ISO 9001, AISC, or industry-specific requirements).
  • Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
  • Working knowledge of supplier/APQP deliverables such as PPAP, PFMEA, control plans, and incoming inspection strategies.
  • Proficiency with common workplace software (e.g., Microsoft Office) and ability to use or learn quality-related systems (e.g., QMS, ERP, SPC, CAQ).
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across functions and with external suppliers.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.

Benefits

  • Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
  • 401k retirement plan with company match
  • Paid time off
  • Employer paid life insurance
  • Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
  • Work Life Support
  • Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
  • Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

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