Industry: Energy
Category: Materials Management / Supply Chain
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: San Diego, California
Salary Range: $100,000 – $130,000 (Base)
We are seeking a Supplier Technical Engineer to support supplier quality, reliability, and continuous improvement across the supply chain. This role works closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve quality issues, qualify new products, and implement robust quality processes.
Investigate supplier quality issues and provide clear conclusions and corrective recommendations
Lead supplier quality improvement initiatives and continuous improvement programs
Ensure supplier reliability through audits, inspections, certifications, and corrective actions
Define and execute short-term and long-term quality action plans with suppliers
Implement and maintain manufacturing process controls and quality standards
Support qualification of new suppliers and new products using structured quality processes
Maintain accurate quality documentation and supplier records
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field
Proven experience in Supplier Quality Engineering
Strong understanding of manufacturing quality systems and standards
Familiarity with investment casting and airfoil components (blades, nozzles)
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Hands-on experience working with global suppliers
Background in energy, aerospace, or heavy manufacturing environments
Experience supporting supplier audits and corrective action processes
Sperton is an international recruitment and consulting partner, trusted by global leaders in engineering, energy, and manufacturing. We specialize in delivering high-quality talent for mission-critical roles.
SPERTON is a full-range provider of Global Recruitment, People Management, Global Mobility and Business support services within focused industry sectors. Our head office is located in Norway. We have over 20 years’ of experience supporting clients within the Human Resources area. We can support you globally through our own companies and partners in more than 140 countries.
Sperton had been specializing in the supply of the very best freelance and permanent white-collar professionals working with projects. We provide consultant and recruitment services to companies of all types and sizes, including consultancies, contractors, sub-contractors, developers and end clients operating across a wide range of projects and environments.
Now our services also include People Management, Global Mobility and Business Support Services.
Legal entity set-up, payroll services, HR administration, compliance, and insurance provision, cultural awareness training, and mobility support – everything needed to work compliantly with local legislation and regulations in different countries.
With over 20 years of global experience within project execution, we understand your challenges and know how to support you from the start to the end of the project.
