Latitude Inc

Supplier Quality Engineer

Latitude Inc  •  Dayton, OH (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description


The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for ensuring that supplied materials and components meet company quality standards and regulatory requirements. This role partners closely with suppliers, engineering, manufacturing, and procurement teams to drive supplier performance, maintain Quality Management System (QMS) compliance, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.

Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate, qualify, and monitor suppliers to ensure compliance with company and industry quality standards.
  • Conduct supplier audits (on-site and remote) to assess QMS effectiveness and identify risks.
  • Drive supplier corrective and preventive actions (SCAR/CAPA) and verify effectiveness.
  • Collaborate with suppliers on root cause analysis using tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, and FMEA.
  • Support new product introduction (NPI) by ensuring supplier readiness and PPAP/APQP documentation.
  • Review and approve supplier quality documentation including control plans, inspection plans, and process flow diagrams.
  • Analyze supplier performance metrics and develop improvement plans.
  • Partner with procurement and engineering teams to resolve supplier-related quality issues.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485, AS9100, or IATF 16949 (as applicable).
  • Participate in internal audits and maintain documentation aligned with the organization’s QMS.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, improve yield, and optimize supplier processes.
  • Provide technical guidance and training to suppliers on quality requirements and best practices.
Latitude Inc

About Latitude Inc

Company Summary

Latitude is a Human Resource Consulting Firm headquartered in Hanover, MD with an office in Winter Park, FL. Latitude provides consulting services to a wide range of industries (Technology, Engineering, Scientific, Communications) in both the Private and Public Sectors. We are a contract, contract-to-hire and direct placement personnel agency providing clients with skilled professional employees of all skill levels.

Latitude provides its services to businesses in the Beltway Corridor, Washington DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia regions. However, we are not limited to these areas as we will work with Nationwide Clients. As a company, Latitude differs from other temporary and permanent placement agencies because of the experience of it's owners and the talent and professionalism of it's employees.

With 30 plus years of experience, Latitude's Management team understands what is required to service the needs of the most complex clients and organizations. Our recruiters and consultants are chosen based on their experience and track records within the industry. This commitment to excellence will ensure successful results and most importantly cost efficiency for our client.

Latitude provides each of the following services for all clients and tailors these services to the particular needs of the client.

• Individualized recruiting and reference checking

• Skills evaluation and preliminary interviewing for each employee

• In person screening prior to client interview

• Background checks and drug tests at client request

• Software and technical testing

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Hanover, MD
Year Founded
Unknown
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