Supplier Quality Engineer

About IEM

Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom power distribution systems in North America. Founded more than 75 years ago in Fremont, California, IEM grew alongside Silicon Valley and today operates over 1.7 million square feet of manufacturing capacity. With $1B+ in annual sales and 10,000+ commissioned projects across technology, data centers, commercial, energy, utilities, healthcare, industrial, and infrastructure markets, IEM continues to deliver exceptional product quality, dependable service, and the flexibility to meet complex technical requirements at scale.

Position Summary:

IEM is currently seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer for our Surrey, B.C. locations and will report into the Director of Quality. The top priorities of this position will be to develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors, as well as implement Vendor Management program and supporting metrics. Significant involvement with all areas of vendors/suppliers and manufacturing, while also increasing our communication and collaboration with key departments is instrumental in this position.

Please note: This position requires 100% in-office presence in our Surrey offices and does not offer remote work.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensuring suppliers for IEM maintains all regulations and requirements

• Updating the supplier database with continuously updated records of performance

• Creating quality control guidelines and protocols

• Providing advice to vendors on how to reduce defect rates

• Performing logistics tasks, such as communicating with vendors when supplies don’t meet quality standards

• Assessing products and supplies from vendors to ensure their quality

• Creating and promoting strategies to increase the quality and efficiency of systems and products

• Conducting audits of supplier management quality systems

• Acting as a liaison between vendors and company leaders, determining solutions to any challenges to quality standards

• Visiting vendor facilities to ensure they uphold quality standards

• Developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers and vendors

• Oversee and develop process improvements strategies and document

• Develop & implement Vendor Management program and supporting metrics

• Any other related duties in connection with the position including but not limited to:

• Risk Assessments, PFMEA, Six Sigma, 5S, FOD Prevention, Kaizen, IPC Standards

• Understanding of UL, CSA and other regulatory requirements

• Must abide by Health and Safety Rules and have demonstrated commitment to good housekeeping/organizational practices

• Responsible for compliance to company and regulatory standards

• Maintain and develop strong working relationships with other departments outside vendors

• Strive for continuous improvement in all aspects of the work environment, this includes active participation in company committees, project teams and relevant job training

• Commit to self-development goals as discussed with your Vice President and attend company-sponsored training

• Perform other duties as assigned by Vice President

• The candidate will be expected to perform additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization

COMPETENCIES:

• Verbal and written communication proficiency

• Attention to detail

• Thorough compliance knowledge

• Organizational and time management skills

• Reliable with a respect to confidentiality

• Quality management systems

• Root-cause analysis

• Quality Control

• Technical Skills

• Quality Engineering

• Collaboration

• Statistics

• Continual improvement process

• Supply chain experience

• Quality Assurance

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Diploma in relevant field with work experience

• Related experience on Infor Syteline ERP systems

• Advanced proficiency of Microsoft Office applications (Access, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

• Understanding of Mechanical Engineering and/or Electrical Engineering and/or Materials Engineering

• Demonstrated career ambition with a track record of growth and increasing responsibility; highly promotable with the potential to take on broader leadership roles within a fast-paced, high-growth organization

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL:

Physical Demands:

Activities: Sitting – 70% Walking/Standing – 30% Travel – 30%

Lifting: Must be able to lift up to 10lbs.

Vision: Long periods of close work on computer screen.

Mental Demands: Interpret, analyze, research and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Environment: Climate controlled office space 70% with 30% in production areas.

Why Join IEM

At IEM, you’ll join a team that powers some of the world’s most ambitious projects. We’re engineers, makers, and problem-solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things—come be part of the journey.

Learn more about IEM at https://www.iemfg.com

We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being, growth, and long-term success. View a snapshot of our benefits at https://www.iemfg.com/careers

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