Supplier Quality Engineer I

Power the Future of Energy Through Quality and Innovation!

Are you passionate about solving complex problems, improving manufacturing quality, and ensuring critical components meet the highest standards? PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer I to support a leading global energy organization in Greenville, SC. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your engineering expertise, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help ensure the reliability and performance of components used in demanding energy applications.

• Location: Greenville, SC | Onsite

• Schedule: 1st Shift

• Pay Rate: $49.85 per hour

About the Role

As a Supplier Quality Engineer I, you'll play a vital role in maintaining supplier quality, supporting manufacturing excellence, and protecting product integrity. You'll work closely with suppliers and internal teams to investigate quality issues, evaluate supplier deviations, support component qualification activities, and drive corrective actions that prevent recurring problems.

This role offers hands-on exposure to advanced manufacturing processes, supplier development, and quality engineering practices in the global energy industry. If you enjoy analyzing data, uncovering root causes, and turning technical challenges into practical solutions, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

What You'll Do

Supplier Deviation Request (SDR) Management

• Manage Supplier Deviation Requests from initial review through technical evaluation, disposition, and closure.

• Assess supplier deviations for engineering acceptability and potential risks to product quality, performance, and reliability.

• Collaborate with engineering, materials, manufacturing, and supplier teams to resolve quality concerns efficiently.

• Monitor deviation trends, identify recurring issues, and support initiatives to prevent repeat nonconformances.

• Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with internal quality procedures and applicable requirements.

Hot Gas Path and Component Qualification

• Support qualification activities for hot gas path components used in demanding energy applications.

• Assist with post-cast qualification, including dimensional inspections, metallurgical evaluations, and manufacturing process validation.

• Review supplier qualification documentation to verify compliance with engineering specifications and quality requirements.

• Partner with engineering teams to understand qualification criteria and ensure suppliers maintain approved processes.

• Monitor supplier performance and support ongoing compliance with qualified process parameters.

Supplier Returns and Corrective Actions

• Coordinate supplier returns involving nonconforming materials and components.

• Partner with suppliers to investigate quality issues and determine root causes.

• Initiate, manage, and track Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs).

• Verify corrective action effectiveness and support closure of quality escapes.

• Maintain clear, accurate records to support traceability, reporting, and audit readiness.

Continuous Improvement and Quality Assurance

• Participate in supplier audits, assessments, onboarding, and qualification activities.

• Support quality planning for new product introduction (NPI) and manufacturing process changes.

• Apply structured problem-solving methods, including 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone analysis, and FMEA.

• Analyze quality data to identify improvement opportunities and strengthen supplier performance.

• Collaborate across functions to improve quality processes, reduce defects, and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, such as Mechanical, Materials, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field. Supply chain-related education may also be considered where relevant to the role.

• At least one year of experience in supplier quality engineering, quality assurance, manufacturing quality, or a closely related field.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to investigate quality issues and identify root causes.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical findings clearly and professionally.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and experience working with quality data, documentation, or reporting tools.

• Familiarity with quality management systems and tools such as SAP QM, Minitab, or similar platforms.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

• Willingness to travel to supplier locations as needed, estimated at 10% or less.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with investment casting, superalloys, or other advanced manufacturing materials and processes.

• Exposure to gas turbines, aerospace, power generation, or related industrial manufacturing environments.

• Familiarity with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), coordinate measuring machines (CMM), and nondestructive examination (NDE) methods.

• Understanding of casting processes, metallurgy, post-cast processing, and hot gas path component manufacturing.

• Experience with supplier corrective actions, nonconformance management, or supplier audits.

• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies, including Six Sigma, Lean, 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone analysis, and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).

Why Join Us?

Make an Impact That Matters. Contribute to the quality and reliability of components that support critical energy infrastructure and demanding industrial applications.

Grow Your Engineering Career. Build valuable experience in supplier quality, manufacturing processes, technical problem-solving, and advanced component qualification.

Collaborate With Experts. Work alongside experienced professionals across engineering, manufacturing, materials, sourcing, and supplier organizations to solve real-world challenges.

Put Your Ideas Into Action. Help identify improvement opportunities, prevent recurring quality issues, and strengthen processes that make a measurable difference.

Be Part of a Quality-Driven Culture. Join a collaborative environment that values accountability, continuous improvement, technical curiosity, and diverse perspectives.

Through PDS Tech Commercial, you'll have the opportunity to contribute your skills to an important engineering function while expanding your experience in the global energy sector.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're a detail-oriented problem solver who wants to build a career in quality engineering and contribute to products where reliability truly matters, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today for the Supplier Quality Engineer I opportunity in Greenville, SC, and take the next step in your engineering career with PDS Tech Commercial.

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