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Supplier Quality Engineer (Metallurgy)

Blacksburg, VA

Sponsorship not specified$30k-$40kDetected 23 days ago

Supply ChainCustomer SupportCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving

About the role

This is a field-active, supplier-facing technical authority role - not a laboratory position.
This role will operate at the intersection of metallurgical depth and supplier quality execution, combining hands-on problem solving with structured quality system management (IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP).
The SQE - Metallurgy will serve as WAM's technical expert for metallic raw materials, working directly with steel mills, galvanizers, metal service centers, and internal manufacturing, quality, and R&D teams.

Supplier Quality Management & Performance Own supplier quality performance for assigned metal raw material suppliers, including monitoring KPIs (PPM, OTD, SCAR closure rate, audit scores) and driving continuous improvement.
Manage Supplier Problem Notification (SPN's) end-to-end: initiation, root cause verification, corrective action validation, and effectiveness monitoring.
Lead or support supplier audits (process audits, system audits) in accordance with IATF 16949, customer-specific requirements, and WAM internal standards.
Maintain supplier quality records, corrective action logs, audit reports, and performance dashboards.
Supplier Development & Qualification (APQP / PPAP) Lead or support the development and qualification of new metal suppliers for carbon steel, galvanized steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
Manage the PPAP process for new and changed metal sources: part submission warrants, material certifications, dimensional reports, initial process capability studies.

Ability to stand or sit for extended periods (4-8 hours depending on workflow).
Ability to walk on the production floor, between workstations, storage areas, and equipment.
Must be able to occasionally lift up to 40lbs. **Wolverine Advanced Materials is an Equal Employment Opportunity Company

ASTM, ISO, DIN, SAE, IATF 16949, and customer-specific requirements.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position.
It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
Proven track record of leading supplier audits, managing supplier root cause analysis, and driving supplier quality improvement programs.

Communicates complex metallurgical and quality concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders (purchasing, operations, customers).
Review chemical composition, microstructure, processing routes, and heat treatment records as part of investigations.

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