Lead Supplier Quality Engineer

About the role

Wabtec is hiring a Lead Supplier Quality Engineer in Fort Worth. The role drives quality for assigned suppliers, including quality plan implementation and supplier selection through qualification processes. It covers supplier audits, compliance checks, improvement plans and supplier scorecards, and combines supplier quality assurance and supplier quality development.

Key responsibilities

• Own supplier audits, ensure compliance and drive improvement plans where needed
• Work with key suppliers to improve on-time delivery and quality statistics to target levels
• Negotiate the best commercial and technical package for procurement requirements
• Assist suppliers in reaching industrial standards of excellence
• Communicate across the organization and present to senior leaders on how purchasing contributes to overall strategy
• Help develop the procurement function toward best practice and identify value-adding opportunities from the supply chain
• Advise functional managers on approaches, processes and procedures in the field
• Act as project leader for medium-sized projects or major contributor to larger ones

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in sourcing
• Minimum of 3 additional years of experience in Supplier Quality Engineering
• Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to influence others, lead small teams and coordinate several projects at once
• Effective problem identification and solution skills, with proven analytical and organizational ability

What we offer

• Stated pay range of $79,100-$112,800, depending on experience, education and location
• Benefits including health, welfare and retirement coverage
• Possible relocation assistance if eligibility requirements are met
• Training provided for duties outside the function or trade when needed