Supplier Quality Engineer – Level 3/4

. Assess, develop, and evaluate manufacturing and quality capabilities of Liebherr’s supply base.

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $100,000 - $108,000 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess, develop, and evaluate manufacturing and quality capabilities of Liebherr’s supply base.
Maintain smooth operations of materials suppliers.
Apply quality methods, statistical analysis, requirements understanding, problem solving, and supplier process and capability development.
Perform supplier systems and process audits.
Conduct value engineering activities and cost-down projects.
Implement new supplier quality strategies.
Act as liaison between suppliers and Liebherr for quality, production, and process capability concerns.
Identify, investigate, analyze, and correct purchased-product quality, production, and control problems.
Apply and promote quality tools and techniques.
Conduct cross-functional audits, generate reports, and follow up on corrective actions.
Analyze data and develop reports and quality metrics.
Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions.
Develop quality and technical documentation.
Support production operations on quality-related issues.
Drive quality and process improvements and monitor supplier performance and scorecards.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement solutions.
Manage projects and resources with minimal supervision at Level 3.
Communicate and manage projects with suppliers, Purchasing, and Engineering at Level 4.
Oversee assignments of Levels 1, 2, and 3 SQEs and provide personnel-performance feedback at Level 4.
Plan and assign personnel for projects and tasks at Level 4.

What you’ll need

Level 3: Bachelor’s degree from four-year college, engineering related discipline preferred, with two to four years related experience, or equivalent combination of education or experience in a manufacturing, engineering or quality field.
Level 4 (Senior): Bachelor’s degree from four-year college, engineering related discipline preferred, with four to six years of applicable experience in, or equivalent combination of education and experience in a manufacturing, engineering or quality field.
Expected to travel nationally and internationally up to 25% to customer or supplier sites.
Ability to complete and maintain mine certifications or safety training such as Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) hazard training.
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and passport.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
Comprehensive knowledge of statistical analysis and APQP methodology for Level 4 responsibilities.
Knowledge of engineering, quality, project management principles, practices, and procedures in supply chain management for Level 4 responsibilities.

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