⚙️ Supplier Technical Engineer
📍 Location: San Diego, CA (On-site)
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🏭 Industry: Energy
📦 Function: Supply Chain / Supplier Quality
🛂 Visa Sponsorship: Not available
🎯 Level: Associate (2–5 years’ experience)
🌟 About the Role
We are seeking a Supplier Technical Engineer to support supplier quality, process reliability, and continuous improvement across a global supply chain. This role plays a critical part in ensuring supplier performance meets high technical and quality standards while partnering closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to resolve issues and drive long-term improvements.
If you enjoy working at the intersection of engineering, quality, and supplier collaboration, this is a strong opportunity to build impact early in your career.
🔧 Key Responsibilities
Support resolution of supplier-related quality issues and process gaps
Provide conclusions and recommendations for quality improvements
Partner with suppliers on continuous improvement initiatives
Implement and monitor supplier process controls, evaluations, audits, and corrective actions
Support supplier qualification for new products and components
Identify root causes of quality problems and develop short- and long-term action plans
Maintain documentation related to inspections, evaluations, and quality records
🧠 Core Competencies You’ll Use Daily
Quality & Continuous Improvement
Apply quality management tools and techniques
Use inspections, walkthroughs, and evaluation tools
Track quality indicators and support improvement efforts
Problem Solving
Identify and document issues and solution options
Use data and diagnostics to assess root cause
Balance risk, cost, and impact when recommending solutions
Collaboration & Communication
Work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain
Communicate clearly with suppliers and internal teams
Contribute to collaborative problem-solving sessions
Attention to Detail
Ensure accuracy in documentation and reporting
Use checklists and verification methods to avoid errors
Learn from past issues to improve future outcomes
Time & Priority Management
Manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
Respond to operational needs while progressing project work
🎓 Background & Experience
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field
2–5 years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing, or technical supply chain roles
Preferred
Experience in Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE)
Familiarity with investment casting and airfoil components (e.g., blades, nozzles)
Exposure to manufacturing environments or technical suppliers
💰 Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range: $89,210 – $133,810
Benefits: Full benefits package
Bonus: Not eligible
Relocation: Not available
Travel: None required