Supplier Quality Engineer Jobs in South Carolina
Supplier quality engineer jobs in South Carolina are concentrated in the Greenville-Spartanburg corridor, Charleston, and Columbia, where manufacturers like BMW, Michelin, and Boeing anchor large, active supply chains that require dedicated quality professionals at every level from junior SQE to senior program lead. The most in-demand specialties include supplier auditing, PPAP and APQP documentation, and corrective action management tied to automotive and aerospace supply chains. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Title: Senior Supplier Quality Engineer III
Greenville, SC, US, 29673
EnerSys Advanced Systems (EAS) is a specialized division of EnerSys—a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. EAS focuses on cutting-edge energy solutions for the aerospace, defense, and medical industries. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for individuals who share a passion for these industries and want to be part of an innovative, dynamic team.
Certain positions at EnerSys Advanced Systems require access to information or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and other U.S. government security regulations. Candidates for these positions should be a “U.S. Person” under ITAR (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or a refugee/asylee) and/or otherwise comply with ITAR requirements for access rights to be considered for a position.
What We Offer:
- Generous Time Off – 3+ weeks of paid time off, plus 11 paid holidays
- Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents at a discounted rate
- Financial & Career Growth – Life insurance, short-term disability, educational reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, and an employee stock purchase plan
- 401(k) Matching – 100% match at a 6% contribution level
- Innovative Culture – We value excellence, teamwork, and long-term relationships with stakeholders, colleagues, and customers. Through innovative technology and ongoing training, we invest in our employees’ skills and career development.
At EAS, we don’t just build batteries – we power systems and devices that protect not only individual citizens but communities across the world.
If you’re excited about working in an innovative, fast-paced, high-tech environment, where your contributions make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!
Job Purpose
We are seeking an experienced and technically strong Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to support the launch of our new lithium‑ion cell manufacturing facility. This role will partner with our collaborators to establish and maintaining supplier quality processes to implement best practices, emphasizing defect prevention, waste reduction, and continuous improvement. The SQE will collaborate on supplier qualifications, process validations, and supplier performance monitoring to support the successful operation of the facility. The ideal candidate has a strong background in high-volume high‑reliability manufacturing and experience contributing to quality system elements in early-stage environments in highly regulated environments. This is a unique opportunity to influence the foundation of a new production site and help ensure that supplier quality processes, controls, and procedures are implemented effectively and sustainably.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Support supplier quality activities during the factory build-out and transition into production including establishing baseline supplier quality metrics and process controls.
- Support vetting of material, component, or equipment suppliers and process qualification/validation activities. Collaborate with manufacturing quality for IQ/OQ/PQ development, data evaluation, and risk reviews.
- Support development and execution of supplier APQP processes and deliverables, including PFMEA, Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans, MSA, and PPAP documentation.
- Lead and develop a supplier quality capability to support all EnerSys Precision Power Solutions (PPS) lines of business.
- Conduct supplier audits and on-site assessments to identify potential supply chain quality risks and ensure supplier compliance with quality standards such as ISO 9001 or IATF 16949.
- Collaborate with partners and suppliers to improve manufacturing processes and enhance process controls.
- Develop and/or collaborate, implement, and mature supplier quality processes, supplier and receiving inspection methods and standards, sampling strategies, acceptance criteria, and control documentation for lithium‑ion cell production.
- Coordinate supplier APQP and supplier quality activities with Manufacturing, Engineering, R&D, and Supply Chain for new product introductions and new product deployments.
- Collaborate across departments to implement and sustain robust process controls and supplier quality standards. Provide supplier quality input to Engineering DFMEA activities to ensure product design risks are aligned with process capabilities and quality controls.
- Provide technical guidance and training to engineers and technicians during facility launch, initial production runs, and quality system implementation.
- Lead advanced root‑cause investigations (DMAIC, 8D, 5‑Why, fishbone) for supplier quality issues and ensure timely resolution of non-conformances.
- Leads or supports supplier or internal continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six-Sigma methodologies.
- Collaborate with partners and suppliers in improving manufacturing capabilities and meeting key performance indicators (KPIs) such as defect rates (PPM), COPQ, and On Time Delivery (OTD).
- Develop and implement initial supplier quality processes, procedures, work instructions, and software tools that will integrate into the overall site Quality Management System and/or EnerSys Precision Power Solutions (PPS) division.
- Contribute to the maturation of the facility’s QMS by defining supplier‑focused quality controls, documentation practices, and operational quality standards while maintaining accurate documentation.
- Collaborate with sourcing partners to develop and maintain a supplier risk‑ranking model with controls to manage the risk.
- Collaborate with sourcing partners to develop, maintain, and monitor ongoing supplier performance metrics and report to management.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Materials, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related field).
- 8–10 years of supplier quality engineering experience in high‑volume automated manufacturing environment.
- Experience launching new manufacturing lines or processes, with direct involvement in developing manufacturing quality controls and documentation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Experience with ERP, PLM, MES systems (SAP, Oracle, PTC Windchill, etc.) is a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or materials engineering.
- 2+ years with direct experience in a cylindrical lithium-ion or other electrochemistry cell environment or processing of raw chemical materials.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.
- ASQ Certified Supplier Quality Engineer or equivalent.
- Certified ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or VDA 6.3 auditor preferred.
EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Know Your Rights
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We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess and select applicants for open positions, including for the purposes of reviewing and ranking application materials and scoring answers to application questions. Accordingly, decisions about your application and eligibility for employment with EnerSys may be made based exclusively on the automated processing of the personal information that you submit in your application materials.
Nearest Major Market: Greenville
Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina
Job Title: Senior Supplier Quality Engineer III
Greenville, SC, US, 29673
EnerSys Advanced Systems (EAS) is a specialized division of EnerSys—a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. EAS focuses on cutting-edge energy solutions for the aerospace, defense, and medical industries. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for individuals who share a passion for these industries and want to be part of an innovative, dynamic team.
Certain positions at EnerSys Advanced Systems require access to information or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and other U.S. government security regulations. Candidates for these positions should be a “U.S. Person” under ITAR (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or a refugee/asylee) and/or otherwise comply with ITAR requirements for access rights to be considered for a position.
What We Offer:
- Generous Time Off – 3+ weeks of paid time off, plus 11 paid holidays
- Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents at a discounted rate
- Financial & Career Growth – Life insurance, short-term disability, educational reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, and an employee stock purchase plan
- 401(k) Matching – 100% match at a 6% contribution level
- Innovative Culture – We value excellence, teamwork, and long-term relationships with stakeholders, colleagues, and customers. Through innovative technology and ongoing training, we invest in our employees’ skills and career development.
At EAS, we don’t just build batteries – we power systems and devices that protect not only individual citizens but communities across the world.
If you’re excited about working in an innovative, fast-paced, high-tech environment, where your contributions make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!
Job Purpose
We are seeking an experienced and technically strong Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to support the launch of our new lithium‑ion cell manufacturing facility. This role will partner with our collaborators to establish and maintaining supplier quality processes to implement best practices, emphasizing defect prevention, waste reduction, and continuous improvement. The SQE will collaborate on supplier qualifications, process validations, and supplier performance monitoring to support the successful operation of the facility. The ideal candidate has a strong background in high-volume high‑reliability manufacturing and experience contributing to quality system elements in early-stage environments in highly regulated environments. This is a unique opportunity to influence the foundation of a new production site and help ensure that supplier quality processes, controls, and procedures are implemented effectively and sustainably.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Support supplier quality activities during the factory build-out and transition into production including establishing baseline supplier quality metrics and process controls.
- Support vetting of material, component, or equipment suppliers and process qualification/validation activities. Collaborate with manufacturing quality for IQ/OQ/PQ development, data evaluation, and risk reviews.
- Support development and execution of supplier APQP processes and deliverables, including PFMEA, Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans, MSA, and PPAP documentation.
- Lead and develop a supplier quality capability to support all EnerSys Precision Power Solutions (PPS) lines of business.
- Conduct supplier audits and on-site assessments to identify potential supply chain quality risks and ensure supplier compliance with quality standards such as ISO 9001 or IATF 16949.
- Collaborate with partners and suppliers to improve manufacturing processes and enhance process controls.
- Develop and/or collaborate, implement, and mature supplier quality processes, supplier and receiving inspection methods and standards, sampling strategies, acceptance criteria, and control documentation for lithium‑ion cell production.
- Coordinate supplier APQP and supplier quality activities with Manufacturing, Engineering, R&D, and Supply Chain for new product introductions and new product deployments.
- Collaborate across departments to implement and sustain robust process controls and supplier quality standards. Provide supplier quality input to Engineering DFMEA activities to ensure product design risks are aligned with process capabilities and quality controls.
- Provide technical guidance and training to engineers and technicians during facility launch, initial production runs, and quality system implementation.
- Lead advanced root‑cause investigations (DMAIC, 8D, 5‑Why, fishbone) for supplier quality issues and ensure timely resolution of non-conformances.
- Leads or supports supplier or internal continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six-Sigma methodologies.
- Collaborate with partners and suppliers in improving manufacturing capabilities and meeting key performance indicators (KPIs) such as defect rates (PPM), COPQ, and On Time Delivery (OTD).
- Develop and implement initial supplier quality processes, procedures, work instructions, and software tools that will integrate into the overall site Quality Management System and/or EnerSys Precision Power Solutions (PPS) division.
- Contribute to the maturation of the facility’s QMS by defining supplier‑focused quality controls, documentation practices, and operational quality standards while maintaining accurate documentation.
- Collaborate with sourcing partners to develop and maintain a supplier risk‑ranking model with controls to manage the risk.
- Collaborate with sourcing partners to develop, maintain, and monitor ongoing supplier performance metrics and report to management.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Materials, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related field).
- 8–10 years of supplier quality engineering experience in high‑volume automated manufacturing environment.
- Experience launching new manufacturing lines or processes, with direct involvement in developing manufacturing quality controls and documentation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Experience with ERP, PLM, MES systems (SAP, Oracle, PTC Windchill, etc.) is a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or materials engineering.
- 2+ years with direct experience in a cylindrical lithium-ion or other electrochemistry cell environment or processing of raw chemical materials.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.
- ASQ Certified Supplier Quality Engineer or equivalent.
- Certified ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or VDA 6.3 auditor preferred.
EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Know Your Rights
Know Your Rights (Spanish)
We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess and select applicants for open positions, including for the purposes of reviewing and ranking application materials and scoring answers to application questions. Accordingly, decisions about your application and eligibility for employment with EnerSys may be made based exclusively on the automated processing of the personal information that you submit in your application materials.
Nearest Major Market: Greenville
Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina
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- Manufacturing
- Automotive
- Electronics & Hardware
- Consulting & Professional Services
What South Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in supplier quality engineer jobs across South Carolina.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a closely related technical field
- Experience conducting supplier audits using IATF 16949 or AS9100 standards
- Proficiency with core quality tools including FMEA, control plans, and 8D problem solving
- Hands-on experience managing PPAP submissions and approval processes with Tier suppliers
- Ability to travel to supplier sites across the region for on-site assessments
- Strong working knowledge of GD&T and the ability to interpret engineering drawings
Supplier Quality Engineer Jobs in South Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a supplier quality engineer in South Carolina?
Most supplier quality engineer roles in South Carolina require a bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering. South Carolina does not require a state-issued license for this role, but the Certified Quality Engineer credential from the American Society for Quality is widely recognized by South Carolina employers, particularly in automotive and aerospace manufacturing. Building hands-on experience with PPAP, auditing, and supplier development gives candidates a clear edge in this market.
How much do supplier quality engineers make in South Carolina?
Supplier quality engineers in South Carolina earn a median of about $101,060 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $75,000 for the lowest 10% to over $136,720 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire supplier quality engineers in South Carolina?
Companies currently hiring supplier quality engineers in South Carolina include Scout Motors, ZF, and OTIS, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. South Carolina's automotive and aerospace manufacturing base, anchored by operations in the Upstate and Lowcountry, means demand is consistent across both large OEMs and the Tier supplier networks that serve them.
Which South Carolina cities have the most supplier quality engineer jobs?
Columbia, Seneca, and Gray Court have the most supplier quality engineer openings in South Carolina. The Greenville-Spartanburg area dominates due to its high concentration of automotive and advanced manufacturing employers, while Charleston's growing aerospace and defense sector, including Boeing's commercial fabrication facility, drives steady demand in the Lowcountry.
Are there remote supplier quality engineer jobs in South Carolina?
Yes, but they're rare. About 33% of supplier quality engineer openings tied to South Carolina are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of the role. The tasks most compatible with remote work include documentation review, PPAP approval, and supplier corrective action follow-up, while on-site audits and production part inspections almost always require travel to supplier facilities.
How can I get hired as a supplier quality engineer in South Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as a quality technician or quality inspector at one of South Carolina's large manufacturers, then moving into supplier-facing work as you build audit and documentation experience. BMW Manufacturing in Spartanburg and Michelin's regional operations both run structured programs for engineering graduates entering quality roles. Pursuing an ASQ Certified Quality Inspector credential before applying signals technical readiness and helps candidates compete against more experienced applicants.
Where can I find and apply to supplier quality engineer jobs in South Carolina?
You can find and apply to supplier quality engineer jobs in South Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and target location, and apply directly through each listing.
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