Supplier Quality Coordinator

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Las Vegas, NV, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Automotive • Transportation • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Coordinates supplier quality activities to ensure incoming materials and components meet engineering and operational requirements. Investigates nonconformances, manages SCARs, leads root-cause and corrective-action efforts, reviews FAI, PPAP, and Certificates of Analysis, and monitors supplier performance metrics. The role coordinates receiving inspections, maintains quality records, supports supplier audits and onboarding, identifies supply risks, and collaborates with suppliers and internal teams to improve quality and maintain production continuity.
Summary Generated by Built In

Alexander Dennis is a global leader in the design and manufacture of double-deck and lightweight buses. Building on 130 years of heritage, we’re leading the transition to zero-emission mobility, with 3,000 zero-emission buses sold to date. Alexander Dennis is a subsidiary of NFI Group, a leader in propulsion agnostic bus and coach mobility solutions. Operating in 10 countries, we’re investing in our people and our communities, with over 31,000 buses and coaches in service around the world.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Supplier Quality Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that suppliers consistently deliver materials and components that meet quality, engineering, and operational requirements, supporting uninterrupted manufacturing operations. The role drives supplier quality improvement through non-conformance management, corrective action resolution, supplier performance monitoring, and cross-functional collaboration to reduce risk, prevent recurring issues, and maintain a reliable supply of conforming products.

Be part of our Las Vegas team, supporting Southern Nevada’s transportation and manufacturing industry by producing double-deck buses for customers across North America. As the only facility of its kind in North America, our site is a hub for cutting-edge transit solutions. Are you ready to embrace the challenge? Come build the future of mobility with us.

WHY JOIN US: 

  • Be a part of a team leading the world’s electrification of mass mobility 
  • Competitive Wages and comprehensive benefit package with immediate benefit eligibility 
  • Paid holidays and vacation 
  • 401K with generous company match
  • Passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world
  • Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members
  • On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment (we invested $15.9 million in 2024) 
  • Advancement opportunities within our family of companies 

WHAT YOU WILL DO: 

  • Investigate supplier quality issues and assess compliance with engineering, quality, and contractual requirements.
  • Raise, manage, and track Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) through effective closure.
  • Lead and support root cause investigations using structured problem-solving and corrective action methodologies.
  • Coordinate receiving inspection activities and verify incoming materials against specifications and quality standards.
  • Review supplier quality documentation, including FAI, PPAP, Certificates of Analysis, and related records.
  • Maintain supplier quality records, non-conformance data, performance scorecards, and reporting metrics.
  • Monitor supplier performance, analyze trends, identify risks, and escalate issues to support production continuity.
  • Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to resolve quality concerns and ensure the supply of conforming materials.
  • Support supplier assessments, onboarding activities, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve supplier quality performance

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL: 

  • Post-secondary education in Engineering, Quality Management, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
  • 2-4 years' experience in manufacturing, quality control, supplier quality, or a related operational environment.
  • Knowledge of quality management tools and methodologies including 5 Whys, 8D, CAPA, and basic FMEA.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and quality data analysis.
  • Experience using ERP and/or Quality Management Systems (SAP, MasterControl, or equivalent).
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or AS9100 is desirable.

OUR WHY: We exist to move people. Our mission is to design, deliver, and support market-leading bus and motorcoach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable. Our values—safety, quality, integrity, accountability, teamwork, and sustainability—are at the core of everything we do. NFI Group | We Move People - YouTube 

Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI offers a wide range of propulsion-agnostic bus and coach platforms, including market leading electric models. Through its low- and zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets today’s urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities through connected, clean, and sustainable transportation. News and information is available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, nfi.parts, www.alexander-dennis.com, arbocsv.com, and carfaircomposites.com. 


Alexander Dennis is committed to administering all employment matters in accordance with the value we place on fostering an inclusive and welcoming workplace that values the contributions of all team members. We ensure that all employment decisions are based upon merit and comply with applicable employment legislation and requirements. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidates’ request.  

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's or associate degree in engineering, quality management, operations, supply chain, or a related discipline
  • 2-4 years of experience in manufacturing, quality control, supplier quality, operations, supply chain, or a related operational environment
  • Understanding of supplier quality management, nonconformance control, and corrective action processes
  • Experience raising, managing, and tracking Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs)
  • Knowledge of root-cause and problem-solving methodologies including 5 Whys, 8D, Fishbone, CAPA, and basic FMEA
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
  • Knowledge of receiving inspection, sampling plans, component verification, and supplier performance metrics
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and quality data analysis
  • Experience using ERP and/or Quality Management Systems, such as SAP, MasterControl, or equivalent
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or AS9100
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The Company

What We Do

Alexander Dennis is a leading British bus and coach manufacturer based in Larbert, Scotland. As a subsidiary of NFI Group, the company specializes in the design and production of double-deck and lightweight buses, including low and zero-emission models. With over a century of heritage, Alexander Dennis provides bespoke transit solutions to public transport operators and local authorities globally, focusing on sustainability, reliability, and innovation in public transport.

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