Senior/Staff Supplier Quality & Development Engineer

The role

This role builds, improves, and sustains a high-performing supplier base. The engineer ensures supplied materials, components, and services meet quality standards through supplier development and technical oversight.

What you will do

• Serve as a liaison between production, procurement, suppliers, and customers
• Develop and improve supplier quality manuals, procedures, and inspection plans
• Interpret and communicate customer requirements to suppliers
• Conduct supplier quality audits and source inspections
• Lead initiatives to identify root causes of supplier issues and implement corrective actions
• Oversee containment efforts for defects in procured parts
• Analyze and resolve issues related to supplier components, assemblies, and materials
• Participate in Material Review Board activities
• Evaluate supplier capabilities and performance through data analysis and site assessments
• Lead supplier quality and development for equipment and printer component suppliers

Required qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field
• Minimum of 7–8 years of progressive experience in supplier quality engineering or a closely related discipline
• Demonstrated expertise in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
• Strong technical knowledge of automotive component design, manufacturing processes, safety and test requirements, and appearance approval procedures
• Proficient in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and datum structures
• Comprehensive understanding of IATF 16949:2016, ISO 14001, and relevant regulatory standards
• Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies such as Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing
• Exceptional problem solving and root cause analysis skills
• Proven ability to conduct supplier quality management system audits
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Plex), supplier portals, and compliance tracking tools

Nice to have

• Proven experience managing supplier quality for capital equipment in advanced manufacturing settings
• Familiarity with equipment qualification methodologies, including Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
• In-depth knowledge of aerospace quality standards, including AS9100 and NADCAP
• Master’s degree in Engineering or a closely related technical discipline
• Deep understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles
• Strong ability to develop and utilize cost models for multiple commodities

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Equity plan
• Discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Company holidays including a year-end shutdown
• Paid parental leave
• HMO and Premium PPO options
• Company-sponsored life insurance
• Short and long term disability coverage
• Reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives

Before you apply

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology subject to US export controls
• Company participates in E-Verify

About the company

Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and supports leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies. Their integrated engineering and manufacturing platform transforms complex designs into production-ready solutions.