Supplier Quality Manager
US$100,000 – US$150,000 / yr base salary
Posted 1 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Supplier Quality Manager - Energy and Infrastructure”
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- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Remote
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
| Base salary | US$100,000 – US$150,000 / yr |
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Field of studyConstruction Management, Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Operations Management, Quality (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsASQ CQA, CQE, CSQP, CMQ/OE
SUMMARY
Mortenson is currently seeking a Supplier Quality Manager – Energy and Infrastructure that will implement, execute, and continuously improve Mortenson's Supplier Quality Management System (SQMS). This role will partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Estimating, Quality, Project Teams, and suppliers to apply consistent, risk-based quality controls from supplier selection through manufacturing, testing, shipment, and nonconformance resolution.
The ideal candidate has experience auditing manufacturing facilities and implementing quality systems. Deep expertise in every electrical equipment category is not required, but the ability and willingness to learn products, manufacturing processes, technical requirements, and quality risks is essential.
RESPONSIBILITIES
SQMS Implementation and Deployment
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Implement and continuously improve the SQMS across assigned E&I Operating Groups, projects, suppliers, and equipment categories.
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Drive adoption of standardized procedures, risk assessments, templates, work instructions, records, and supplier quality requirements.
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Integrate supplier quality controls into supplier selection, procurement documents, project planning, manufacturing oversight, equipment release, and closeout.
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Develop and deliver practical training; capture lessons learned and convert them into repeatable program improvements.
Supplier Audit Program Execution
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Develop and execute risk-based audit plans and schedules for new, critical, and underperforming suppliers.
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Conduct qualification, quality-system, manufacturing-process, surveillance, and corrective-action verification audits.
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Evaluate supplier capability, capacity, QMS maturity, process controls, inspection/testing, traceability, calibration, nonconformance control, change management, and corrective action systems.
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Document findings, communicate risk, assign actions, and verify timely and effective closure; coordinate qualified internal or third-party audit resources when needed.
Quality Planning, ITPs, and Manufacturing Oversight
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Develop Supplier Quality Plans and risk-based Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
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Establish Review, Witness, Hold, and Surveillance points with clear notification requirements, acceptance criteria, responsibilities, required evidence, and release conditions.