Supplier Quality Engineer
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AI Summary
GTI is a contract manufacturing partner supporting customers in renewable energy, power generation, infrastructure, and industrial systems.
We fabricate custom designed, purpose-built enclosures and skids for our customers and perform mechanical and electrical integration in-house, delivering a true turn-key product to our customers. Our scope spans Engineering, prototype builds, through full production, requiring teams that can move fast, adapt, and execute with precision.
GTI Values: Safey I Quality I Customer Obsession I Speed I Agility
Position Overview
GTI is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to support supplier qualification, auditing, performance management, and corrective action initiatives across the supply base. This role works directly with suppliers and internal engineering, quality, and procurement teams to ensure purchased materials, fabricated components, and subassemblies meet GTI’s technical and regulatory standards. The Supplier Quality Engineer plays a hands-on role in driving root cause resolution, reducing supplier variability, and supporting new product introduction readiness.
\n• Support supplier onboarding activities including First Article Inspections (FAI), PPAP submissions, and technical validation reviews
• Review supplier quality documentation including control plans, PFMEAs, process flow diagrams, and inspection reports
• Drive Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR) using structured root cause methodologies (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone)
• Monitor supplier KPIs including defect rates, on-time delivery, cost of poor quality (COPQ), and corrective action cycle time
• Collaborate with Engineering to define inspection criteria, critical characteristics, and acceptance standards
• Support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities for new product launches and engineering changes
• Investigate nonconforming materials and coordinate containment, corrective action, and disposition decisions
• Maintain supplier performance dashboards and quality reporting tools
• Partner with Procurement to support sourcing decisions based on quality risk and supplier capability
• Conduct dimensional inspections, weld reviews, and documentation audits as required
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap, rework, and supplier-related production disruptions
• Travel to supplier facilities for audits, technical reviews, and quality investigations as needed
• 4+ years of experience in supplier quality, quality engineering, or manufacturing quality roles in an industrial environment
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and Control Plans
• Experience performing supplier audits and capability assessments
• Strong understanding of metal fabrication, machining, weld processes, or electro-mechanical assemblies
• Experience with root cause analysis tools and statistical process control concepts
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and weld symbols
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence supplier performance improvements
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Excel-based data analysis
• CQE, CQA, or Six Sigma certification
• Experience in modular fabrication, energy systems, or defense manufacturing
• Familiarity with AWS D1.1 weld standards and inspection requirements
• Experience working with multi-site manufacturing operations
Travel
Must live near Airport with 80% Travel
GTI Energy offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support employees and their families while providing long-term career growth opportunities within a fast-growing manufacturing organization. Benefits may include:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match (where applicable)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Sick time in accordance with state and local requirements
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing, modular infrastructure, and large-scale industrial projects
• Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong operational and engineering leadership
• Employee-focused culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement
Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on position, location, and employment classification.
GTI promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all employees and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.
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