Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer

Location: Simpsonville, SC

Reports to: Supplier Quality Manager

Employment Type: Full-time

Seniority Level: Associate

Industry: Manufacturing | Mechanical Power Transmission Components | Engineering Services

Job Function: Engineering | Quality

Job Summary: The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for strengthening supplier performance and ensuring externally sourced components meet Dodge quality and compliance standards. The (SQE) supports quality assurance activities for externally sourced components used in Dodge products. This role ensures components meet Dodge Industrial’s quality and compliance standards by leading or supporting supplier qualification, audits, and issue resolution. The (SQE) collaborates closely with internal teams and suppliers to improve performance, mitigate risk, and support successful product launches.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supplier Qualification & Launch – Qualify new and existing suppliers to ensure they meet Dodge quality and documentation requirements.
• Supplier Audits – Conduct or participate in supplier audits, document findings, and manage required follow-up actions.
• Supplier Development – Identify continuous improvement opportunities and drive corrective actions with suppliers.
• PPAP – Lead or support the production part approval process.
• Supplier Quality – Investigate, track, and resolve any supplier related quality issues through root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work closely with engineering, supply chain, logistics, and plant quality teams to ensure components meet Dodge standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong collaboration, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in quality or supplier development
• Familiarity with quality systems, measurement system management, continuous improvement tools, and statistical analysis.

Physical Requirements:

• Extended periods of sitting at a workstation.
• Speaking in person and over the telephone or Teams online.
• Ability to type, reach, and grasp.
• Intermittent standing and walking within the office environment.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing for extended periods.
• Ability to work in manufacturing environments including warehouses and supplier facilities.
• Position requires travel up to 35%, including visits to supplier sites and manufacturing locations and audits.

Why Join Us?

• Work alongside a collaborative, experienced leadership team
• Be part of an industry leader with a strong brand reputation and an innovation-driven culture

RBC Bearings is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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