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A fast-growth multinational technology company committed to eliminating excessive and unfriendly packaging experiences through the adoption of Right-sized Packaging On Demand® systems, software, and services. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Packsize gives businesses worldwide the ability to improve their customer satisfaction and enhance brand value while gaining efficiencies and savings. We accomplish this through our shared passion for a world where every box, envelope, and package shipped is the right size. This right-sized shipment sends a ripple effect through the supply chain by reducing carbon emissions and fuel needs. In pursuit of packaging sustainability, we value the contribution of our combined experiences, backgrounds, and relationships to create a team where Everyone Fits. Become a part of Packsize and help us build Smart Packaging for a Healthy Planet®.\nAbout the Role\n\nPacksize is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to drive continuous improvement and aligning supplier quality with business strategy. This role ensures that materials supplied to Packsize meet defined quality expectations while fostering a collaborative, high-performing, and mutually beneficial supply chain.\nThe ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in supplier quality engineering, inspection sampling methodologies, and structured problem-solving, along with a proactive, continuous improvement mindset. This role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to hold suppliers accountable in a professional and constructive manner.\nWhat You’ll Do\n\nEnsure a high-quality, compliant supply base for corrugated packaging, consumables, and spare parts supporting the European Business Unit\nLead supplier quality activities for advanced product development, including APQP and PPAP support\nDevelop and implement effective inspection sampling plans; manage deviations, nonconformance reports (NCRs), and supplier corrective actions (SCARs)\nMonitor and improve supplier performance through audits, scorecards, questionnaires, and inspection data, enforcing accountability for quality issues\nBuild and maintain strong supplier relationships, driving continuous improvement initiatives in quality systems and process control\nSupport material certifications (e.g., FSC, SFI) and assist in customer audits and compliance activities related to the consumables supply chain\nIssue and manage NCRs and SCARs, ensuring timely and effective root cause analysis and corrective action implementation\n\nWhat You’ll Bring\n\n4+ years of experience in supplier quality engineering or a closely related quality-focused engineering role\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain Management, or a related technical field\nStrong knowledge of supplier quality principles and Quality Management Systems (QMS), including ISO 9001 and IATF 16949\nProficiency with inspection sampling plans (e.g., AQL) and statistical quality tools such as SPC and MSA\nDemonstrated expertise in root cause analysis methodologies (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone)\nFluency in English, both written and verbal\nProven experience managing supplier relationships, including conducting audits, driving corrective actions, and delivering constructive feedback\nCustomer-facing experience investigating quality issues, facilitating resolution, and communicating outcomes to internal and external stakeholders\nAbility to evaluate, qualify, and onboard new suppliers, including capability assessments, quality inspections, and compliance verification\nStrong stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across supply chain, engineering, and operations teams\nSolid understanding and practical experience with APQP and PPAP processes\nTravel will be required when necessary\n\nNice to Have\n\nExperience in the paper or natural materials industry\nFamiliarity with corrugated packaging and consumables manufacturing processes\nPrevious experience working in a manufacturing or production environment\nOpportunity & Inclusion at Packsize\nPacksize is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. 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