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Monitor inventory. Investigate claims. Review rejected material. Protect production.\nRole Summary\nThe Part Quality Engineer supports in-house supplier material quality, inventory management, quality claims, and rejected material analysis.\nThe role focuses on maintaining material availability, identifying nonconforming supplier parts, investigating quality concerns, and supporting daily supplier-related quality activities in a manufacturing environment.\nThe Part Quality Engineer works closely with production, inventory management, supplier quality, and quality engineering teams to document issues, coordinate containment activities, and support timely resolution of material quality concerns.\nWhere You May Make an Impact\nThe focus is on supporting production through accurate inventory monitoring, effective quality issue investigation, and structured material containment. Key areas include:\nIn-house supplier inventory monitoring\nSupplier material availability\nInventory discrepancy identification\nSupplier quality claims\nQuality ticket investigation and processing\nRed Table scrap report reviews\nRejected supplier material analysis\nDefect origin identification\nNonconforming material tracking\nMaterial containment and segregation\nSorting and inspection support\nQuality documentation and reporting\nSupplier-related quality issue follow-up\nHow You Will Support the Team\nIn this role, you will support daily supplier material quality activities, investigate quality concerns, maintain accurate documentation, and coordinate with the responsible quality engineering and production teams.\nMonitor in-house supplier part inventory to support material availability and production requirements.\nIdentify and report inventory discrepancies, supplier material concerns, and potential production risks.\nSupport identification, segregation, and tracking of suspect or nonconforming material.\nInvestigate and process supplier quality claims and ticket submissions.\nCollect and document part numbers, affected quantities, defect descriptions, and available supporting evidence.\nMaintain accurate quality claim records and provide status updates on assigned issues.\nReview Red Table scrap reports and rejected supplier parts.\nAnalyze available evidence to determine whether defects originated from supplier production, transportation, handling, or internal manufacturing processes.\nDocument investigation findings and escalate unresolved quality issues.\nCoordinate and support sorting, inspection, and containment activities.\nTrack inspected, accepted, rejected, and affected material quantities.\nSupport material disposition activities in accordance with established quality procedures.\nCommunicate production-critical material and quality concerns promptly.\nMaintain accurate records and provide regular updates on open supplier quality issues.\nSupport the responsible quality engineer with assigned supplier-related quality activities.\nWhat You Bring\nThe role requires a practical understanding of supplier quality, manufacturing processes, material handling, and quality documentation.\nBachelor's degree in quality engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, supply chain management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.\nExperience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, incoming material inspection, inventory control, or production quality support.\nUnderstanding of supplier part quality requirements and nonconforming material processes.\nExperience investigating material defects, inventory discrepancies, and quality claims.\nAbility to review scrap reports, quality records, and supporting evidence.\nKnowledge of material containment, segregation, inspection, and sorting processes.\nAbility to maintain accurate documentation using quality management systems and Microsoft Office applications.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.\nAbility to evaluate defect origins and distinguish supplier-related issues from transportation, handling, or manufacturing concerns.\nEffective written and verbal communication skills.\nAbility to coordinate with production, logistics, inventory management, and quality engineering teams.\nUnderstanding of manufacturing safety, quality, and confidentiality requirements.\nWhat Helps You Stand Out\nThe strongest candidates combine practical manufacturing experience with structured quality investigation and reliable documentation.\nExperience with in-house supplier inventory and material quality support.\nHands-on experience investigating supplier quality claims and processing quality tickets.\nFamiliarity with Red Table processes, scrap reporting, and rejected material evaluation.\nExperience tracking suspect, contained, and nonconforming material.\nKnowledge of sorting, inspection, and material disposition activities.\nExperience identifying defect origins across suppliers, transportation, material handling, and internal manufacturing.\nAbility to evaluate quality issues based on documented facts and available evidence.\nExperience supporting production-critical quality concerns.\nStrong organizational skills and attention to documentation accuracy.\nAbility to manage multiple open quality issues and communicate progress effectively.\nHow We Match the Level\nThe Part Quality Engineer role can be aligned with Entry, Intermediate, experience levels depending on the complexity of the assigned supplier material quality activities.\nEntry Level\nAt the Entry level, the focus is on supporting routine inventory monitoring, quality documentation, and basic material inspection activities.\nTypical focus areas may include:\nMonitoring supplier material inventory and reporting discrepancies.\nSupporting quality claim and ticket documentation.\nAssisting with Red Table reviews and rejected material tracking.\nRecording inspection, sorting, and containment quantities.\nLearning established quality procedures and reporting requirements.\nIntermediate Level\nAt the Intermediate level, the focus is on independently performing regular supplier material quality support activities.\nTypical focus areas may include:\nInvestigating supplier material quality claims and processing tickets.\nReviewing Red Table reports and documenting defect findings.\nIdentifying inventory discrepancies and material availability concerns.\nCoordinating routine containment and sorting activities.\nMaintaining quality records and providing updates on open issues.\nWhere the Work Happens\nThis role operates primarily in manufacturing, production quality, supplier material storage, inventory management, and material inspection environments.\nActivities may involve direct interaction with supplier parts, rejected materials, Red Table areas, inventory records, quality management systems, and production-related quality documentation.\nThe role combines hands-on material review with investigation, documentation, reporting, and coordination activities.\nFinal quality decisions, technical approvals, supplier deviations, and material release authorizations remain with the designated responsible quality organization.\nWork Authorization\nApplicants must be authorized to work in the United States.\nFor most positions, Adah International is not able to provide employment visa sponsorship. If sponsorship is not available for a specific opening, this will also be addressed during the application and screening process.\nEqual Opportunity Statement\nAdah International is an equal opportunity employer. We value professionalism, respect, teamwork, and fair opportunity for all qualified candidates.\nWe make hiring decisions based on qualifications, experience, business needs, and the ability to perform the role successfully. 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