Job Description

Supplier Quality Engineer  

Full Time Position

Sacramento – Onsite

If you are a motivated problem-solver with a passion for quality and an interest in manufacturing, we have an opportunity for you! Vantage Elevation is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join our Elevator Controls team. In this role, you will support quality activities that help ensure our elevator products meet the highest safety, reliability, and performance standards. Working closely with experienced engineers and production teams, you will gain hands-on experience in inspections, process improvements, and supplier collaboration while building a strong foundation for your career in quality engineering.

About Us

Vantage Elevation, LLC is North America’s leading independent manufacturer of elevator components and systems. Vantage is comprised of eight business units including GAL Manufacturing; GAL Canada; Hollister-Whitney; Elevator Controls; Courion; Bore-Max; Thames Valley Controls and Vertical Dimensions. Through its brands, Vantage supplies almost all electro-mechanical devices used in contemporary elevators. Founded in 1927, the Vantage group employs over 900 staff in multiple locations across the United States, Canada, and United Kingdom.

Job Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic Supplier Quality Engineer to join our elevator manufacturing team in Sacramento. In this role, you will support day-to-day quality activities, assist in resolving supplier and production issues, and help maintain compliance with company and industry quality standards. You will collaborate with engineers, production teams, and suppliers to collect and analyze data, perform inspections, and contribute to process improvements. This position offers hands-on experience in manufacturing quality practices and the opportunity to develop your technical skills while supporting safe, reliable, and high-performing elevator products.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the supplier qualification and approval process by supporting audits, assessments, and basic risk evaluations.
• Conduct inspections of incoming materials and components to verify conformance to specifications.
• Support data collection and maintenance of supplier performance metrics and scorecards.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (RCA/CAPA) activities under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Assist in documenting and updating quality control procedures and work instructions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sourcing, Engineering, and Production, to address basic quality issues and implement process improvements.
• Help prepare quality reports, inspection records, and other documentation for internal and supplier communications.
• Monitor and track nonconformance reports and follow up with suppliers as directed.
• Support supplier and internal quality initiatives to meet safety, reliability, and compliance requirements.
• Travel occasionally to supplier or customer locations as needed (up to 25%).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing technology, or a related technical field (or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience).
• Up to 2 years of experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, or a related technical role (internships, co-ops, or project-based experience encouraged).
• Basic understanding of quality principles, inspection methods, and common manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with fundamental quality tools (e.g., basic FMEA, SPC charts, 5 Whys, fishbone diagrams); willingness to learn advanced tools such as PPAP, APQP, and MSA.
• Exposure to or coursework in ISO 9001 or other quality management standards.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to collect, organize, and analyze data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with ERP or quality management software is a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (up to 25%) to supplier or customer sites.

Benefits of Working With Us

• Salary Range for Sacramento based Applicants: $73,000 - $92,000 per year, plus potential for bonus (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and in keeping with local legislation).
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• 10 Vacation days and 5 sick days with 7 paid holidays
• HSA
• 401(K)/ Company Match/ Non-Elective
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• … and more!

Position Details

Full-Time

8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday

Sacramento

Vantage Elevation, LLC 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.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Like What You Read?

If you’re excited by the prospect of supporting manufacturing operations and contributing to a world-class employer, then we invite you to apply for the Quality Engineer position at Vantage Elevation, LLC.

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