Supplier Quality Engineer

About Us

Ultralife Corporation is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced power solutions, communications, and electronics systems. Serving customers in government & defense, medical, safety & security, energy, industrial, and robotics markets, we are strategically positioned across the Americas, Europe, and Asia to meet the needs of a worldwide customer base.

The Role

UltraLife seeks a highly motivated and detail-oriented Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to ensure the quality of materials and components provided by external suppliers. The SQE will be responsible for evaluating supplier capabilities, managing supplier performance, and driving continuous improvement to meet company quality standards and customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and approve new suppliers through audits, assessments, and qualification processes.
• Manage ongoing supplier performance by tracking KPIs, conducting regular reviews, and issuing corrective actions when necessary.
• Conduct root cause analysis and lead corrective/preventive action (CAPA) processes for supplier-related non-conformances.
• Develop and implement incoming inspection criteria and quality standards for purchased materials and components.
• Support new product development by working with suppliers to ensure quality during design and production phases.
• Facilitate process capability studies, First Article Inspections (FAI), and Production Part Approval Processes (PPAP) where applicable.
• Collaborate with internal teams including Procurement, Engineering, and Manufacturing to resolve supplier quality issues.
• Maintain supplier quality documentation and ensure compliance with relevant industry and regulatory standards.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and / or ISO 13485 requirements with at least 2 years of experience working in an ISO certified environment.; familiarity with FDA QSR preferred.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field) or equivalent technical discipline.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt
• Proficient in quality tools and methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys, FMEA, SPC, MSA).
• Knowledge of engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with ERP and QMS systems.
• Willingness to travel up to 20–30% to supplier sites as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ultralife Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact our HR department at 315-332-7100.

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, or other law.