Contract Supplier Quality Engineer — Molding & Audits

Pro QC International North America; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Pro QC International North America is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to assess supplier capabilities, evaluate manufacturing processes, and drive improvements that strengthen quality and production readiness. You will work with suppliers and internal teams to identify risks, investigate root causes, and communicate clear findings.

This is a part-time, 1099 contract role based around Akron, OH with travel to nearby supplier sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Quality Engineering).
• At least 3 years of experience in quality engineering, supplier quality or related audits.
• Familiarity with tooling and injection molding equipment and inspection tools.
• ASQ CQA or CQE preferred and ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier capacity audits and production capacity assessments.
• Audit manufacturing processes, including metal injection molding and related operations.
• Evaluate production tooling, injection molding equipment and other manufacturing equipment.
• Review quality systems, technical documentation, and inspection methods.
• Perform risk assessments and root-cause analysis;Recommend and track corrective actions.
• Support supplier quality management and continuous process improvement.
• Prepare clear reports and communicate findings.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Report writing

Customer focus

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Quality)

Tools

Injection molding equipment

Measurement tools

Quality testing tools

Job description

Pro QC International North America is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to assess supplier capabilities, evaluate manufacturing processes, and drive improvements that strengthen quality and production readiness. You will work with suppliers and internal teams to identify risks, investigate root causes, and communicate clear findings.

This is a part-time, 1099 contract role based around Akron, OH with travel to nearby supplier sites.