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Salary: USD 88,637 - 108,600 / annual
Packsize is an automation company focused on enabling efficient and sustainable packaging process flows. The company seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to drive continuous improvement and align supplier quality with business strategy, ensuring materials supplied to Packsize meet defined quality expectations while fostering collaborative, high-performing supplier relationships.
In this role, you will ensure a high-quality, compliant supply base for corrugated packaging, consumables, and spare parts supporting the European Business Unit. You'll lead supplier quality activities for advanced product development, including APQP and PPAP support. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing effective inspection sampling plans, managing deviations and nonconformance reports (NCRs), and driving supplier corrective actions (SCARs). You'll monitor and improve supplier performance through audits, scorecards, questionnaires, and inspection data while building and maintaining strong supplier relationships. Additional duties include supporting material certifications (e.g., FSC, SFI), assisting in customer audits and compliance activities, and issuing/managing NCRs and SCARs with timely root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
This role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to hold suppliers accountable in a professional and constructive manner. Travel will be required when necessary.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 4+ years of experience in supplier quality engineering or closely related quality-focused engineering role
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain Management, or related technical field
- Strong knowledge of supplier quality principles and Quality Management Systems (QMS), including ISO 9001 and IATF 16949
- Proficiency with inspection sampling plans (e.g., AQL) and statistical quality tools such as SPC and MSA
- Demonstrated expertise in root cause analysis methodologies (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone)
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal
- Proven experience managing supplier relationships, including conducting audits, driving corrective actions, and delivering constructive feedback
- Customer-facing experience investigating quality issues, facilitating resolution, and communicating outcomes to internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to evaluate, qualify, and onboard new suppliers, including capability assessments, quality inspections, and compliance verification
- Strong stakeholder management skills with ability to collaborate across supply chain, engineering, and operations teams
- Solid understanding and practical experience with APQP and PPAP processes
NICE TO HAVE:
- Experience in the paper or natural materials industry
- Familiarity with corrugated packaging and consumables manufacturing processes
- Previous experience working in a manufacturing or production environment
