Sourcing Quality Lead

About Bradken

Bradken

is a leading solutions provider and global manufacturer of innovative, custom-engineered products for the

resources sector

. With more than 3,000 employees worldwide, our ability to adapt and evolve keeps us positioned firmly as global leaders in the wear solutions market for the mining industry.

We are looking for a

Sourcing Quality Lead

to join our Product Sourcing Team and drive world-class quality performance across our global supplier base for the

Mining Mobile Plant

business unit, covering

Ground Engaging Tools (GET), Buckets, Dipper Shovels,

and other heavy

Wear Parts

for mining machines.

Role Purpose & Contribution

As Sourcing

Quality Lead (SQL)

, you will hold a key supervisory position, making

strategic quality improvements

across our sourced supplier network. You will partner closely with Category Managers, Sourcing Technical Engineers, and Project Managers, acting as the primary quality safeguard in both new product introduction and daily supplier management.

You will supervise and coach our Supplier Quality Engineers (SQEs), owning the execution of our quality strategy to

control and prevent quality issues at the source

.

Key Responsibilities:

- Supplier Development:

Lead initial quality assessments and qualifications of new manufacturing suppliers.

- Project Quality Management:

Oversee all

APQP Advanced Product Quality Planning

/

PPAP Production Part Approval Process

activities within new product sourcing projects to ensure launch readiness.

- Quality Management:

Own supplier performance in daily operations, tracking metrics, performing audits, and driving Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective Actions (CAPA).

- Team Leadership:

Supervise and mentor Sourcing Quality Engineers.

Key Criteria:

- Relevant tertiary education in Mechanical Engineering, Material Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field in the steel industry.

- 5-7 years of experience in supplier quality engineering in the steel industry (foundry & casting, steel making, heavy mechanical, machinery & equipment)

- Proven experience in supplier quality management, process and systems audit execution, and team leadership

- Proficiency in core quality tools (APQP, PPAP, Control Plan, FMEA, 8D,) and knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949 or AS 9100)

- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications, and strong analytical problem-solving skills.

- Strong leadership, supervisory experience and high emotional intelligence for global supplier relationship management, ownership and personal drive.

- Ability to travel nationally and internationally.

- Bonus Skills: Ability to speak Spanish is a plus, as the role will involve working with some suppliers in South America. Not mandatory.

This is a remote position requiring frequent travel to supplier sites across the Americas (North, Central and South). Candidates may be based in either the USA or Canada.

Please apply along with your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting why this should be your next role by November 15th, 2025 as deadline.

Benefits At Bradken

- Flexible Working Schedule

- Annual Performance-based incentives

- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options

- Life and AD&D Coverage Provided by Bradken

- Short-Term and Long-Term Coverage Provided by Bradken

- Paid Holidays.

- RRSP/401K with a company match.

- Employee Training and Education Reimbursement Opportunities

- Recognition and reward programs for outstanding performance and living Our Values.

- EAP (Employee Assistance Program) - A company-covered mental health program for employees and direct family members.

- Career growth opportunities.

- Be part of a global leader in sustainable innovation for the resource sector.

Why join our team at Bradken?

We believe our people are our greatest asset. Keeping our team safe and healthy, physically and mentally, has always been our top priority. We encourage and support dynamic and flexible work options to promote a healthy balance and let you get the most out of your time. We offer competitive pay and Total Reward packages. We also recognize and reward our employees for the great outcomes they produce and for living Our Values with local and global programs.

With 100 years of knowledge and experience behind us, we have endless opportunities ahead. Come and experience what a growing global business, transitioning into a new era of operation, has to offer.

Before commencing employment, you will be required to complete a psychometric assessment and a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.

For this opportunity we will not be engaging with Recruitment Agencies

Bradken is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, engaging and flexible environment for our people because great things happen when individuals are allowed to bring their whole selves into their work. We assess all employment against merit, competence, performance and business needs.