Job Description

About Packsize

We are Packsize. A fast-growth multinational technology company committed to eliminating excessive and unfriendly packaging experiences through the adoption of Right-sized Packaging On Demand® systems, software, and services. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Packsize gives businesses worldwide the ability to improve their customer satisfaction and enhance brand value while gaining efficiencies and savings. We accomplish this through our shared passion for a world where every box, envelope, and package shipped is the right size. This right-sized shipment sends a ripple effect through the supply chain by reducing carbon emissions and fuel needs. In pursuit of packaging sustainability, we value the contribution of our combined experiences, backgrounds, and relationships to create a team where Everyone Fits. Become a part of Packsize and help us build Smart Packaging for a Healthy Planet®.

About the Role

Packsize is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to drive continuous improvement and aligning supplier quality with business strategy. This role ensures that materials supplied to Packsize meet defined quality expectations while fostering a collaborative, high-performing, and mutually beneficial supply chain.

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in supplier quality engineering, inspection sampling methodologies, and structured problem-solving, along with a proactive, continuous improvement mindset. This role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to hold suppliers accountable in a professional and constructive manner.

What You’ll Do

• Ensure a high-quality, compliant supply base for corrugated packaging, consumables, and spare parts supporting the European Business Unit
• Lead supplier quality activities for advanced product development, including APQP and PPAP support
• Develop and implement effective inspection sampling plans; manage deviations, nonconformance reports (NCRs), and supplier corrective actions (SCARs)
• Monitor and improve supplier performance through audits, scorecards, questionnaires, and inspection data, enforcing accountability for quality issues
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, driving continuous improvement initiatives in quality systems and process control
• Support material certifications (e.g., FSC, SFI) and assist in customer audits and compliance activities related to the consumables supply chain
• Issue and manage NCRs and SCARs, ensuring timely and effective root cause analysis and corrective action implementation

What You’ll Bring

• 4+ years of experience in supplier quality engineering or a closely related quality-focused engineering role
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain Management, or a related technical field
• Strong knowledge of supplier quality principles and Quality Management Systems (QMS), including ISO 9001 and IATF 16949
• Proficiency with inspection sampling plans (e.g., AQL) and statistical quality tools such as SPC and MSA
• Demonstrated expertise in root cause analysis methodologies (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone)
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Proven experience managing supplier relationships, including conducting audits, driving corrective actions, and delivering constructive feedback
• Customer-facing experience investigating quality issues, facilitating resolution, and communicating outcomes to internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to evaluate, qualify, and onboard new suppliers, including capability assessments, quality inspections, and compliance verification
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across supply chain, engineering, and operations teams
• Solid understanding and practical experience with APQP and PPAP processes
• Travel will be required when necessary

Nice to Have

• Experience in the paper or natural materials industry
• Familiarity with corrugated packaging and consumables manufacturing processes
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing or production environment

Opportunity & Inclusion at Packsize

Packsize is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of race, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made available, to ensure every candidate can perform at their best.

We are committed to fair and transparent compensation practices in line with the principles of, and regulations for, equal pay and pay transparency.