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Supplier Quality Engineer Location: Sparks, NVJob Type: Full timeRequisition ID: JR100106RIX Industries is a technology-focused company specializing in the design, development and manufacturing of gas generation systems, precision compressor solutions, and cryogenic cooling technologies for critical applications in Marine, Aerospace, Land, Energy, Industrial, Medical, and Critical Infrastructure markets. Founded in 1878, the company is headquartered in Benicia, CA, and operates additional facilities in Sparks, NV. Position SummaryThe Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring suppliers meet RIX Industries' quality, technical, and delivery requirements. This position works closely with suppliers and internal teams to improve supplier processes, prevent and resolve quality issues, lead root cause and corrective actions, and support supplier qualification and performance. The role also supports the RIX Quality Management System and continuous improvement initiatives and may require up to 50% travel to supplier locations. ResponsibilitiesEvaluate, qualify, and develop suppliers to ensure their processes and products meet RIX quality, technical, delivery, and contractual requirements.Participate in supplier selection and source qualification activities in partnership with Supply Chain, Engineering, and other applicable functions.Establish and communicate applicable quality requirements and supplier quality flow-down requirements.Conduct supplier audits, assessments, source inspections, and process reviews.Monitor and analyze supplier quality and delivery performance using established metrics and key performance indicators.Identify supplier performance trends and proactively address quality, process, and delivery risks.Lead supplier-related root cause investigations and corrective and preventive actions.Issue and manage supplier corrective action requests and verify the effectiveness of corrective actions.Partner with suppliers to develop and improve manufacturing, inspection, testing, and quality processes.Conduct supplier process development activities to improve delivered quality, process capability, and on-time delivery.Review supplier First Article Inspection documentation and conduct or support First Article Inspections as required.Review and disposition supplier-related nonconforming material in collaboration with Engineering and other appropriate functions.Review drawings, specifications, test procedures, work instructions, and contractual requirements to ensure appropriate supplier quality requirements are identified and communicated.Support contract review to identify quality, testing, inspection, documentation, and workmanship requirements affecting suppliers.Work with Engineering and Manufacturing to identify supplier-related risks during the transition of designs into production.Promote supplier manufacturing and process improvements, including improvements to equipment, tooling, fixtures, inspection methods, and process controls.Support resolution of supplier-related production issues and coordinate containment activities when necessary.Conduct source inspections and product acceptance activities at supplier facilities when required.Support customer and DCMA inspections or product acceptance activities when applicable.Maintain appropriate supplier quality records, documentation, metrics, and reporting.Support internal and external audits and contribute to the continued development and maintenance of the RIX Quality Management System.Provide technical quality support to Quality Inspectors and other RIX personnel regarding supplier-produced materials and components.Develop and deliver supplier quality or quality-system training when appropriate.Promote continuous improvement throughout the RIX supply chain.All other duties assigned. Minimum QualificationsAssociate degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experi