Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality (temporary to hire)

Job description

**About ALOM** ALOM is a quality- and technology-driven global supply chain management company, providing 3PL+, contract manufacturing, and fulfillment solutions for leading brands in technology, healthcare, government, and other highly regulated industries. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with operations across California, Indiana, and 20 global locations, ALOM helps customers turn their supply chains into a competitive advantage through precision execution, customized, scalable solutions, real-time data, and a deep commitment to ESG and operational excellence. As a woman-owned company, founded and led by our CEO, we are committed to building an inclusive, equitable workplace. ### The Opportunity ALOM is looking for a Quality Engineer to join our Supplier Quality team. You'll own the day-to-day work of qualifying suppliers, resolving quality issues, and driving corrective actions across our logistics, contract manufacturing, and medical device operations. It's a hands-on role for someone who likes solving problems directly with suppliers and cross-functional partners, and who wants exposure to a broad, regulated quality environment. ### What You'll Do ***Supplier Quality*** - Lead supplier qualification, onboarding, evaluations, and periodic performance reviews - Monitor supplier performance metrics (defects, nonconformances, corrective actions) and flag risks to Purchasing and Operations - Support supplier audits end-to-end: preparation, documentation, follow-up, and corrective action tracking - Maintain supplier quality records, specifications, and requirements documentation ***Corrective Actions & Issue Resolution*** - Investigate supplier-related quality issues and nonconformances; issue and manage SCARs - Partner with suppliers on root cause analysis, corrective actions, and timelines, and verify closure - Escalate overdue or significant issues to Quality management - Analyze recurring issues to identify preventive action and continuous improvement opportunities ***Incoming Quality, Regulatory & Documentation*** - Support incoming inspection, containment activities, and investigations tied to supplier-provided materials or components - Assist with regulatory registrations, licensing, renewals, and customer requests tied to supplier qualification - Keep supplier and quality system records complete, accurate, and audit-ready; prepare quality reports and metrics ***Collaboration & Continuous Improvement*** - Work daily with Purchasing, Operations, and Client Success to resolve supplier and quality concerns - Support new product introductions, supplier onboarding, and process changes - Drive data-based problem-solving and contribute to supplier quality KPIs and improvement projects ### What You Bring ***Required*** - 2–3 years in Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or a related function, including direct supplier work on quality issues, corrective actions, or performance improvement - Working knowledge of root cause analysis, corrective action, and continuous improvement methods - Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; comfortable managing multiple open issues at once - Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) - Experience in a regulated industry — medical device, manufacturing, electronics, automotive, or logistics — preferred - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Business, or related field — or equivalent experience ***Nice to Have*** - Supplier audit or assessment experience; SCAR management - ISO 9001 or ISO 13485 experience - Familiarity with eQMS platforms (e.g., Greenlight Guru) or ERP/supplier management systems - ASQ certification (CQE or CSQP)