Reports to Head of Quality Assurance.
Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics specialist who plays a central role in assessing supplier quality and ensuring that products received are free of defects.
SQEcommunicates between senior management and suppliers to address and resolve quality issues, providing technical input and guidance on process enhancements and improvements. In many cases, he or she will spend a significant amount of time visiting supplier facilities to assess their practices and procedures and identify areas for improvement. This role may conduct tests of received supplies to identify potential areas of failure or recurring manufacturing defects.