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Supplier Quality Engineer

Balanced Body Inc

Sacramento, California, United StatesOn Site

Original Job Summary

Position Summary

Balanced Body is seeking a proactive Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure outsourced materials and components meet our stringent quality standards. You will serve as the key quality liaison between Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, and our global suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supplier Evaluation & Development: Conduct supplier audits, assessments, PFMEAs, and implement improvement plans.
  • Quality Management & Compliance: Develop control plans, manage non-conformances, perform RCA using 5 Whys, 8D, and oversee PPAP.
  • Performance Monitoring: Establish KPIs, analyze trends, and disseminate performance scorecards.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Support NPI phases and define clear quality requirements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience as a Supplier Quality Engineer in manufacturing.
  • Strong proficiency in quality methodologies (5 Whys, 8D, CAPA, PFMEA, Control Plans).
  • Experience with GD&T, CAD software, statistical analysis, and QMS (ISO 9001).
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Travel 10-20% to supplier sites.

The Company

Balanced Body is the world's largest designer and manufacturer of Pilates equipment and mind-body training programs, operating in over 100 countries and committed to sustainable practices.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401(k) plan & Match
  • Life, AD&D and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays

Key skills/competency

  • Supplier Evaluation
  • Quality Management
  • Compliance
  • RCA
  • PPAP
  • PFMEA
  • Cross-Functional
  • Manufacturing
  • GD&T
  • Continuous Improvement

How to Get Hired at Balanced Body Inc

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Balanced Body Inc's culture: Understand values and sustainable practices.
  • Tailor your resume: Highlight quality engineering and audit expertise.
  • Showcase supplier experience: Detail audits and process improvements.
  • Prepare for technical interviews: Review quality methodologies and CAD tools.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review quality methodologies and audit processes.
Practice CAD software and GD&T principles.
Study ISO 9001 and QMS documentation.
Brush up on statistical analysis techniques.

Behavioral Questions

Describe supplier conflict resolution experience.
Explain teamwork in cross-functional projects.
Give an example of initiative in process improvement.
Discuss handling criticism in quality feedback.