Full-time
JWF Industries is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Specialist to join our growing team in Johnstown, PA.
This critical role is responsible for developing and managing supplier quality programs, supporting supplier development initiatives, improving supplier performance, and enhancing product quality and on-time delivery throughout the supply chain. The Supplier Quality Specialist will work directly with suppliers to establish performance metrics, reduce nonconformances, improve manufacturing processes, and ensure compliance with JWF Industries quality requirements.
Candidates with experience in supplier quality management, supply chain operations, supplier development, manufacturing quality systems, vendor management, quality assurance, and supplier performance improvement are encouraged to apply.
This is a full-time, in-person position.
JWF Industries is a recognized leader in advanced manufacturing, fabrication, and engineering solutions. We invest in our employees through professional development, career advancement, and meaningful work that supports critical industries. As a Supplier Quality Specialist, you will play a key role in strengthening supplier partnerships, improving operational performance, and supporting company growth.
At JWF, you’ll find more than just a job. We offer:
- Competitive Pay based on skills, experience, and position level
- Long-Term Job Stability with a growing company serving multiple industries
- Career Advancement Opportunities for employees
- Direct Impact on Supply Chain Performance and manufacturing success
- Comprehensive Benefits Package supporting your health, financial security, and work-life balance
- Professional Development Opportunities through supplier, quality, and manufacturing initiatives
- Team-Oriented Culture that values respect, safety, quality, and collaboration
- Meaningful Work supporting products used in critical industries
- Safe and Professional Work Environment focused on employee success and continuous improvement
Whether you’re an experienced Supplier Quality Professional or looking to grow your career in supply chain and quality management, JWF offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact while working with industry-leading manufacturing partners.
- Develop and lead supplier quality improvement programs to enhance supplier performance and reduce defects.
- Visit supplier facilities to assess capabilities, monitor quality performance, and identify improvement opportunities.
- Locate, evaluate, train, and develop new suppliers to support JWF Industries operational requirements.
- Communicate and flow down JWF quality requirements to suppliers and ensure suppliers are qualified to perform required functions.
- Develop, implement, maintain, and review supplier performance metrics to improve quality and on-time delivery.
- Provide regular supplier quality and delivery performance reports to Supply Chain Management.
- Maintain and update the Approved Supplier List (ASL).
- Maintain, analyze, and distribute supplier scorecards.
- Review drawings, specifications, purchase orders, and contract requirements to ensure supplier understanding and compliance.
- Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to resolve quality concerns and implement corrective actions.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the supply chain.
- Promote best manufacturing practices and supplier quality excellence.
- Assist with supplier audits, evaluations, and qualification activities.
- Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Quality Management, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Business, or a related field is preferred.
- Experience in supply chain management, supplier quality, supplier development, manufacturing quality, purchasing, or vendor management is required.
- Experience working directly with suppliers in manufacturing or industrial environments preferred.
- Strong understanding of supplier quality systems, performance metrics, corrective actions, quality audits, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Ability to review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, contracts, and purchase orders.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, supplier development practices, and quality assurance principles.
- Understanding of Best Manufacturing Practices and manufacturing technologies.
- Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to develop supplier relationships while driving accountability and performance improvements.
- Experience with supplier scorecards, supplier evaluations, and performance reporting is preferred.
- Ability to review drawings, specifications, purchase orders, and contract requirements to ensure requirements and expectations are communicated and understood by the supplier.
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to have the ability to concentrate and perform responsibilities by maintaining a constant state of focus and mental alertness. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands (including gripping & grasping) and reach with arms. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear. The employee will frequently walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision requirements such as color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
This position works in both office and manufacturing environments and requires occasional travel to supplier locations.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee works in both office and manufacturing environments. While in production areas, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. There is frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts with occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme cold or heat. The employee may be exposed to electrical hazards and vibration. The noise level in production areas is usually loud.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
JWF Industries is a premier manufacturing and fabrication company providing innovative solutions for defense, infrastructure, transportation, energy, and commercial markets. Our team is committed to quality, safety, innovation, and workforce development. Through advanced manufacturing capabilities and employee-focused career development, JWF continues to build products and opportunities that make a difference.
Apply today to join our team as a Supplier Quality Specialist and help strengthen the supply chain that drives success at JWF Industries.
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