Contract Supplier Quality Engineer — Process & Audit Lead

Pro QC International; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Pro QC International seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to assess supplier capabilities, improve processes, and ensure production readiness. You will partner with suppliers and internal teams to identify risks, investigate root causes, and deliver actionable findings.

The role emphasizes audits of tooling and molding equipment, quality systems reviews, and robust reporting to drive continuous improvement. Travel around Akron, OH is required for on-site supplier visits and assessments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required.
• At least 3 years of quality engineering or supplier quality experience.
• Familiarity with inspection and measurement tools and manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier capacity audits and production capacity assessments.
• Audit injection molding and related production operations.
• Evaluate tooling and molding equipment for quality readiness.
• Review quality systems, documentation, and inspection methods.
• Perform risk assessments and root-cause analyses; drive corrective actions.
• Prepare reports and communicate findings to suppliers and internal teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Report writing

Independent judgment

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Pro QC International seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to assess supplier capabilities, improve processes, and ensure production readiness. You will partner with suppliers and internal teams to identify risks, investigate root causes, and deliver actionable findings.

The role emphasizes audits of tooling and molding equipment, quality systems reviews, and robust reporting to drive continuous improvement. Travel around Akron, OH is required for on-site supplier visits and assessments.