Valmont Industries, Inc.

Supplier Quality Engineer

Remote NE, USA

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 62 days ago

Product ManagementSupply ChainProcess ImprovementERPCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoringPublic SpeakingMicrosoft OfficeProcurement

About the role

This role reports through the Corporate Shared Services Quality organization and/or Strategic Sourcing, with reporting alignment based on scope of
Serve as the primary quality liaison between suppliers, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Operations when supplier-related quality issues impact product or process performance.
Monitor supplier performance using scorecards and KPIs (e.g., PPM, on-time delivery, PPAP performance, audit results) and communicate trends, risks, and improvement plans.

Support and continuously improve the supplier-related elements of the Quality Management System (QMS), including procedures, standards, and documentation.
Develop, implement, and verify supplier corrective and preventive actions (SCAR/CAPA) and ensure sustained effectiveness.
Support supplier selection and onboarding by assessing quality system maturity, risk, and compliance with company and customer requirements.
Drive APQP and PPAP activities, including review and approval of PFMEAs, control plans, process flow diagrams, capability studies, gage R&R, SPC, and part layouts.
Partner with Engineering and Supply Chain to ensure quality requirements, CTQs, and acceptance criteria are clearly defined and communicated for new and existing products.
Lead or participate in supplier risk assessments for new product introductions and design or process changes.
Support internal, external, and customer audits by providing objective evidence and driving timely closure of findings.
Work Life Support

Bachelors with 3+ years relevant experience or Associates Degree with 5+ years relevant experience or 7+ years of relevant experience
Demonstrated experience in supplier quality, quality engineering, manufacturing quality, or a closely related role.
Working knowledge of quality systems, supplier quality methodologies, and inspection/metrology fundamentals.
Proficiency in structured problem-solving and corrective action methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, Pareto).
Familiarity with relevant industry, regulatory, and customer standards (e.g., ISO 9001, AISC, or industry-specific requirements).
Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
Working knowledge of supplier/APQP deliverables such as PPAP, PFMEA, control plans, and incoming inspection strategies.
Proficiency with common workplace software (e.g., Microsoft Office) and ability to use or learn quality-related systems (e.g., QMS, ERP, SPC, CAQ).
Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across functions and with external suppliers.
Experience managing supplier performance, including scorecards, containment, corrective action, and verification of effectiveness.

Provide quality and technical guidance to suppliers and internal stakeholders on tools, methods, and best practices.

Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
401k retirement plan with company match
Employer paid life insurance
Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more
Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family's overall wellness needs are met.
If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.

Remote Office Remote Office Nebraska 99999
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Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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