Supplier Quality Engineer

at  Xerotech

ABOUT XEROTECH

Xerotech is a battery technology company that is solving one of the greatest challenges of our generation, industrial electrification. Our talented team is making an impact on a global scale, driven by a shared vision of a fully electric future. We thrive in a fast-paced, energetic, and innovative culture where no two days are the same. We take on big challenges and we appreciate every opportunity to learn along the way. When you join Xerotech, you join a team with a thirst for innovation and a hunger for the fun that comes from turning an industry on its head.
This is a once in a life-time opportunity for the person with the right skillset.

Ensure the quality and reliability of products and materials sourced from external suppliers. You’ll collaborate closely with suppliers, internal teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and maintain high standards of quality.

• Assess potential suppliers based on quality standards, capabilities, and performance history.
• Collaborate with procurement teams to select suppliers aligned with organizational quality goals.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a robust quality assurance program for supplier evaluation and monitoring.
• Define quality requirements, inspection criteria, and acceptance standards.
• Conduct regular supplier audits to evaluate compliance with quality systems, processes, and specifications.
• Identify areas for improvement and work with suppliers to address deficiencies.
• Investigate and resolve quality-related issues promptly.
• Collaborate with suppliers to implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for supplier quality.
• Monitor supplier performance, track metrics, and provide regular reports to management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain.
• Implement lean methodologies, Six Sigma principles, and other quality improvement tools.
• Assess and mitigate risks related to supplier quality.
• Develop risk mitigation plans and contingency strategies.
• Work closely with design, engineering, production, and logistics teams to ensure seamless integration of supplier quality processes.
• Provide training to suppliers on quality standards, processes, and expectations.
• Foster a culture of quality excellence.