P1P1 — Entry-Level Professional
Entry
Assists in routine supplier audits and data collection.
What this level means
New to role or field; performs basic tasks under supervision
- Scope
- Own tasks within a defined component
- Autonomy
- Close supervision; work reviewed frequently
- Complexity
- Routine problems with known solutions
- Impact
- Own deliverables
- Decision rights
- Few independent decisions; escalates the rest
- Leadership
- None — building the craft
- Typical experience
- 0–2 yrs
What you'd do
- Supplier Evaluation & Selection
- Auditing & Compliance
- Assist in data collection for supplier audits
- Support in maintaining supplier quality records
- Participate in supplier meetings
- Conduct routine supplier audits
- Collect and analyze supplier data
- Support supplier quality documentation
Skills, knowledge & tools
- Data analysis
- Basic auditing techniques
- Quality compliance understanding
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Quality standards
- Supplier evaluation processes
- Data collection methods
- Basic auditing procedures
- Quality compliance regulations
- Basic auditing skills
- Attention to detail
- Data collection proficiency
- Communication Skills
- Team collaboration
What good looks like
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) preferred
- Basic understanding of quality assurance
Common titles
Supplier Quality Assurance ISupplier Quality Assurance 1Entry-Level Supplier Quality AssuranceJunior Supplier Quality AssuranceAssociate Supplier Quality Assurance
What it pays
Market-pay benchmarks for this family × level are being recalibrated across all survey sources and will return shortly.
O*NET / SOC: 13-0000 — Business & Financial Operations Occupations (inferred)