About this opportunity
Carter Machinery Company, Inc. lists this SUPPLIER QUALITY LEAD opportunity in mechanicsville, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Category : Power Systems/PSD Rental Operations
Join a Company That’s Built to Elevate You.
At Carter Machinery, we don’t just offer jobs - we offer long-term careers defined by purpose, innovation, and impact. We’ve built an award-winning workplace where high achievers thrive, careers grow, and your work truly matters.
Our legacy is strong, our vision is bold, and our future is built on investing in the growth and well-being of our people. Whether you're turning a wrench, managing operations, or supporting customers, you play a vital role in powering industries that moves the world forward.
Job Title: Supplier Quality Lead
Starting Compensation Range: This is a sales position eligible for a base salary plus commissions with a probable income of more than $100,000. The final compensation is negotiable and subject to candidate’s experience and skills.
What You Will Do:
Manage quality performance of assigned suppliers
Review and approve issuance of supplier corrective action requests
Review and approve closure of supplier corrective action requests
Lead customer quality meetings regarding supplier failures
Lead supplier qualification audits and drive closure of findings
Establish processes with new suppliers including customer required documentation and ship loose standards
Manage and support customer audits and closure of findings
Work in coordination with team to achieve Continuous Improvement goals and objectives
Perform other related duties as assigned
What We’re Looking For:
Minimum five years of experience in quality engineering or related role
Supervisory experience preferred
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field preferred
Certification in quality methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, ASQ) is a plus
In-depth knowledge of quality assurance and control procedures, concepts, and methodologies
Valid driver’s license
Excellent driving record
Willingness to travel up to 50%
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent attention to detail
Strong supervisory and leadership skills
What Success Looks Like In This Role:
Planning and developing standards, procedures, and best practices for ensuring product quality
Handling large volumes of work in a fast-paced environment and coordinating multiple competing tasks and demands
Strong organizational skills
Defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions
Interpreting an extensive variety of data relating to employment laws
Engaging in effective and persuasive discussions on complex topics with top management and other firm personnel; Making presentations to company personnel
Prioritizing tasks and delegating them when appropriate
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Promoting a positive customer experience
Upholding the Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence and Teamwork by embracing The Carter Way
Physical Requirements:
Regularly required to stand; walk and talk or hear
Frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Occasionally lift and /or move up to 20 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus
Competitive Compensation and Benefits:
Health, dental and vision insurance
Paid time off
401(k), $0.75 to $1.25 match up to 6%
Life and disability insurance
In-house training instructors/programs
Employee referral bonus program
Tool allowances and tool loans
Discounts on cellular phone service, computers, and vehicles
Opportunities for overtime
Shift differential (if applicable)
You’ll gain access to real learning, real advancement, and a real future in a company that’s reshaping what it means to lead in our industry. If you're looking for purpose, possibilities, and a team that wins together - you belong at Carter Machinery.
Come build what matters and build your future with us.
Actual base pay may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, education, geographic location, and other relevant business considerations. In addition to base pay, the compensation package may include participation in performance-based incentive programs (e.g., discretionary or non-discretionary plans), as well as overtime eligibility depending on the role.
Carter Machinery Co. Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals – including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, or any other characteristic protected by law – are encouraged to apply.
Carter Machinery is a drug-free workplace.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.