Supplier Quality Engineer

Description

BLOX is revolutionizing the construction industry by integrating advanced manufacturing principles with innovative technology to deliver high-quality, modular building solutions. We are driven by a mission to rethink how buildings are designed, fabricated, and delivered, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and sustainability.

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented, hands-on Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure the materials and components that enter our Bessemer manufacturing campus meet BLOX's quality standards. This role owns supplier quality from selection through performance, leading audits, driving corrective actions, and partnering with suppliers to continuously improve.

The Supplier Quality Engineer will work closely with Manufacturing, Receiving Inspection, Operations, and Program Management to resolve material quality issues quickly, track supplier performance through clear KPIs, and identify risks before they reach the production line.

Job Responsibilities:

• Contribute to supplier scorecards and lead supplier quarterly business reviews.
• Support the Material Review Board (MRB) process to ensure timely disposition of nonconforming material.
• Perform supplier audits and inspections to support supplier selection and the incoming and outgoing quality control (IQC/OQC) process for raw materials.
• Drive the Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR) process from creation through verification and closure.
• Lead the Continuous Improvement Program (CIP) across the supplier portfolio.
• Create and maintain Supplier Quality KPIs, including IQC/OQC, CIP, and SCAR performance.
• Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Operations, Receiving Inspection, and Program Management to resolve material quality issues.
• Provide technical support through trend data, root cause analysis, and recommended corrective actions.
• Identify and escalate supplier risks that could impact BLOX objectives, production schedules, or KPIs.

Job Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of two (2) years of supplier quality or quality engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or another technical discipline.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with suppliers and cross-functional peers on a technical level.
• Working knowledge of problem-solving and quality improvement tools, such as 8D, 5 Whys, fishbone diagrams, and PFMEA.
• Experience with corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes from root cause through verification.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Preferred:

• Experience in a manufacturing or construction environment.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or similar certification.

Benefits:

BLOX offers the full spectrum of comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance. We also offer flexible spending accounts, paid time off, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance and a 401k plan.

BLOX believes in the growth of our people. We provide support for employees pursuing licenses/certifications, creating clear pathways for skill development and career advancement.

BLOX, LLC is committed to making employment decisions based on an individual’s qualifications, performance, and ability to contribute to our team. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We are equally committed to maintaining a respectful and inclusive workplace. Harassment or discrimination of any kind based on a protected status is strictly prohibited.