Engineer, Supplier Development Quality

Experis; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis in Scarborough, ME is seeking a Supplier Development Quality Engineer for a 12-month onsite assignment. Work hours are 8am to 5pm with a pay range of $35/hr to $40/hr on W2. The role supports supplier onboarding, quality improvements, and CAPA activities.

This position involves collaboration with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Quality teams to drive supplier performance and ensure product quality across the supply base.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent).
• 2–4 years in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or related experience.
• Experience in supplier development activities and quality engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Support onboarding of suppliers, including validation and readiness activities.
• Contribute to supplier improvement plans to address performance gaps.
• Collaborate with suppliers to improve process capability and product quality.
• Track supplier quality metrics and perform trend analysis.
• Monitor supplier performance and identify risks and systemic issues.
• Support supplier reviews and follow-up on improvement actions.
• Investigate supplier-related defects and field failures.
• Own supplier nonconformance management and CAPA.
• Drive supplier corrective actions and verify effectiveness.
• Communicate supplier quality issues and track resolution progress.
• Assist in inspection procedures and acceptance criteria.

Skills

Supplier Quality

Quality Engineering

Data Analysis

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Experis

Scarborough, ME 04074

Title: Supplier Development Quality Engineer
Location: Scarborough Maine (100% Onsite)
Duration: 12Months
Shift Time: 8am to 5pm
Pay Range: $35/hr to $40/hr (On W2)

We are looking for a “Supplier Development Quality Engineer “ to join one of our Fortune 500 clients.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support onboarding of suppliers, including validation and readiness activities
• Contribute to supplier improvement plans to address performance gaps
• Collaborate with suppliers to improve process capability and product quality
• Track supplier quality metrics (PPM, defect rates, yield, escapes) and perform trend analysis
• Monitor supplier performance and identify risks and systemic issues
• Support supplier reviews and follow-up on improvement actions
• Investigate supplier-related defects, incoming issues, and field failures
• Own supplier nonconformance management, including containment, resolution, and closure of supplier-related issues
• Support root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Drive and own supplier corrective actions, ensuring timely and effective implementation and verification of effectiveness
• Communicate supplier quality issues and track resolution progress
• Support development and maintenance of inspection procedures and acceptance criteria
• Assist in optimizing incoming inspection strategies based on risk
• Provide guidance to inspection teams as needed
• Collaborate with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Quality teams
• Provide input to supplier-related quality decisions
• Participate in cross-functional problem-solving efforts
• Analyze data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
• Own supplier change management processes, including review, risk assessment, approval, and implementation of supplier-initiated changes

Qualifications:

• Major/Field or Equivalent - Bachelor's Degree Engineering or related field
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2–4 years of Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or related experience
• Supplier Development Quality Engineer responsible for activities related to supplier selection and evaluation, material qualification, supplier performance and receiving inspection.
• Contributes to the development, establishment and maintenance of supplier quality engineering methodologies, systems and practices which meet SJM and regulatory requirements.

We are looking for the candidate who are eligible to work with any employers without sponsorship.