Supplier Quality Engineer – Metal Fabrication

Jabil

. Assess and qualify suppliers for metal fabrication processes, including welding, stamping, laser cutting, forming, and assembly .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $79,400 - $142,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supplier quality assessment and metal fabrication processes, including welding, stamping, and laser cutting. Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings and utilizing dimensional inspection equipment to ensure compliance with quality standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supplier Quality AssessmentWelding InspectionDimensional Inspection EquipmentQuality Management SystemsCertified Welding Inspector (CWI)

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Hard Skills

Metal Fabrication ProcessesEngineering Drawings InterpretationStatistical Process Control (SPC)Process Capability AnalysisDimensional InspectionWelding InspectionLaser CuttingMetal StampingRoot Cause AnalysisPFMEA Development

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCommunicationTechnical DocumentationCross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

CalipersMicrometersHeight GaugesCoordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs)

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)Six Sigma Certification

Industry Keywords

Metal FabricationWeldingQuality EngineeringLean ManufacturingNondestructive TestingAWS Welding CodesSupplier DevelopmentManufacturing Readiness Reviews

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyAWS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess and qualify suppliers for metal fabrication processes, including welding, stamping, laser cutting, forming, and assembly
Conduct supplier process audits to evaluate manufacturing controls, equipment capabilities, inspection methods, and quality systems
Review engineering drawings, GD&T, material specifications, and customer requirements to identify critical dimensions, features, and functions
Inspect welded assemblies for dimensional accuracy, workmanship, weld discontinuities, and conformance to drawings and acceptance criteria
Evaluate stamping processes for dimensional consistency, tooling condition, burr control, cracking, springback, and surface defects
Assess laser cutting processes for cut accuracy, edge quality, dross, distortion, and repeatability
Develop and review inspection plans, control plans, process flow diagrams, and PFMEAs
Support new product introduction, first article inspections, and PPAP submissions
Verify material composition, mechanical properties, traceability, and supporting material certifications
Evaluate paint, coating, plating, and surface finish requirements, including appearance and thickness criteria
Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions using 8D, 5 Whys, and fishbone analysis
Partner with sourcing, engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to improve quality, process capability, yield, and delivery performance
Track supplier performance and verify the effectiveness of corrective actions and development plans

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Quality Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent relevant experience may be considered
At least three years of relevant quality, manufacturing, industrial engineering, or supplier quality experience in metal fabrication
Practical experience with welding inspection, metal stamping, and laser cutting
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, weld symbols, and technical specifications
Experience using dimensional inspection equipment, such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and coordinate measuring machines (CMMs)
Working knowledge of quality management systems, statistical process control (SPC), measurement system analysis (MSA), and process capability analysis
Strong problem-solving, communication, and technical documentation skills
Ability to work across functions and directly with suppliers to resolve manufacturing and quality issues
Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Six Sigma certification, or equivalent credentials preferred
Experience with MIG, TIG, resistance, or robotic welding processes preferred
Familiarity with applicable AWS welding codes and nondestructive testing methods preferred
Experience with large metal enclosures, cabinets, racks, chassis, or other complex fabricated assemblies preferred
Experience leading supplier qualification, supplier development, and manufacturing readiness reviews preferred
Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, tooling and fixture validation, and design for manufacturability preferred
Ability to travel to supplier and manufacturing locations as business needs require

Benefits

Comp & perks

Short-term incentive based on performance
Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
Paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during your first year of employment
4 weeks of paid parental leave
11 company-paid holidays in 2027 (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly
401(k) retirement plan
Employee stock purchase plan