Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)

Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma

Department: Quality Assurance / Supply Chain

Reports To: Quality Manager

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for ensuring that all purchased materials, components, and outsourced fabrication services used in the production of Air‑Cooled Heat Exchangers meet company quality requirements, industry standards, and ASME/API customer specifications. This role proactively manages supplier performance, conducts audits, resolves quality issues, and drives continuous improvement across the supply chain.

• Evaluate and approve new suppliers, ensuring compliance with ASME Section VIII, API 661, API 660, ISO 9001, and customer‑specific requirements.
• Conduct supplier audits (process, product, and quality system audits) and create follow‑up action plans.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics (PPM, OTD, NCR trends) and lead supplier improvement initiatives.
• Incoming Material & Fabrication Quality Assurance
  • Review supplier documentation including MTRs, weld procedures (WPS/PQR), NDE reports, dimensional reports, coatings certifications, and pressure test records.
  • Ensure supplied materials (tubes, fins, headers, structural steel, fans, gearboxes, motors) meet technical and mechanical specifications required for ACHE manufacturing.
  • Support receiving inspection activities and establishing inspection plans for critical components.
• Nonconformance Management & Corrective Actions
  • Lead root cause analyses using 5‑Why, Fishbone/Ishikawa, and other problem‑solving tools.
  • Issue and manage Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) to ensure timely and effective resolution.
  • Work closely with engineering, procurement, and production to disposition nonconforming materials.
• Product and Process Quality Support
  • Participate in design reviews, supplier kick‑off meetings, and pre‑production or pre‑inspection meetings.
  • Support qualification of special processes (welding, brazing, NDE, coatings, machining).
  • Review and approve supplier ITPs, QCPs, WPS/PQR, NDE procedures, coating procedures, and testing plans.
• Documentation & Compliance
  • Ensure supplier documentation packages (CMTRs, hydrostatic test records, coating DFT reports, weld maps, NDE reports) comply with project and code requirements.
  • Support customer or third‑party inspections at supplier facilities (TPI, AI for ASME work).
  • Maintain supplier quality records and contribute to internal and external audit activities.

• Education & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Materials Science, or related technical field (preferred).
  • 3–7 years of supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or welding/metallurgy experience—preferably in ACHE, pressure vessels, or heavy fabrication industry.
• Technical Skills
  • Knowledge of ASME Section VIII Division 1, API 661, API 660, TEMA standards, and relevant NDE methods.
  • Experience with welding processes (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, SAW) and ability to interpret WPS/PQR/Welder qualifications.
  • Ability to read engineering drawings, P&IDs, BOMs, ITPs, and material specifications.
  • Strong understanding of metallurgy, coatings, heat treatment, pressure testing, and fabrication processes.
  • Proficient with root‑cause analysis tools and quality management systems (ISO 9001).
• Soft Skills
  • Effective communication and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple suppliers and deadlines.
  • Detail‑oriented, analytical, and proactive problem solver.
  • Comfortable with up to 30% travel to supplier sites.

• Ability to work in manufacturing and supplier environments, including standing, climbing stairs/ladders, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Use of PPE and adherence to safety requirements at all facilities.
• Mix of office, production floor, and supplier site environments.
• Occasional exposure to noise, heat, and outdoor conditions during inspections.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Quality Assurance

Industries: Oil and Gas