Supplier Quality Engineer

Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES) is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to assess, manage, and improve supplier performance. The ideal candidate will have experience managing suppliers to include qualification, selection, accountability, continuous improvement, and on-site audits. Duties and Responsibilities Serve as focal point between suppliers and internal functions: clearly communicate requirements and own supplier accountability. Perform on-site audits of suppliers and issue SCARs as necessary. Collaborate with engineering, quality, and other functions to resolve supplier issues. Partner with suppliers to improve lead times and product quality. Execute supplier qualification processes to assess supplier quality, capacity, capability, and cost. Supply chain risk management: assess supplier risks and identify secondary and tertiary suppliers. Track and communicate supplier on-time delivery and quality metrics to suppliers and internal stakeholders. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a field of engineering, supply chain management, or another related field. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Computer proficiency and a high level of organization with strong attention to detail. Ability to work efficiently and independently. Ability to work onsite from our facility located at 9901 Silicon Prairie Parkway in Verona, WI. Ability to travel as needed. Desired Qualifications Three (3+) years of experience as a supplier quality engineer preferred. Experience partnering with suppliers to drive continuous improvement efforts. Experience supporting electronics including printed circuit boards, soldered components, and metalwork. Experience managing supplier relations include supplier corrective action reports. Experience developing and communicating supply chain metrics and KPIs. Previous experience working in ISO 9001 environment is preferred. Compensation and Benefits Extreme Engineering Solutions offers a competitive compensation package excellent benefits, including: No-deductible, low-copay group health and dental insurance (90% employer paid) Life insurance and long-term disability insurance (100% employer paid) Paid time off, plus eight paid holidays a year Safe Harbor 401(k) contribution Participation in the employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) X-ES also takes a casual, small-business approach to company culture. At our state-of-the-art office and manufacturing facility located in Madison's growing tech corridor, there's no formal dress code, flexible scheduling, and dedicated personal workspaces. Our employees kick back at regular company events and enjoy lunches from local pizza places and food carts. At X-ES, we strive to offer a comfortable, relaxed environment for our employees to do their best work. About X-ES When "rugged enough" isn't rugged enough for embedded computing systems, industry leaders in the military, aerospace, industrial, and commercial sectors turn to Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES). Because we strive to be the premier provider of mission-critical embedded products while delivering exceptional levels of customer and employee satisfaction, we hire strong contributors and give them space to thrive. As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees both drive and directly benefit from our success. Together, we meticulously design and build products that stand up to some of the most extreme conditions on the planet. Extreme Engineering Solutions is located in the Madison, WI area. The company designs and manufactures rugged embedded computing solutions for a variety of applications. For more information, visit www.xes-inc.com. Extreme Engineering Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by law. All X-ES job postings and application procedures are posted in compliance with Section 39.08 of the Madison General Ordinances. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.