Freelance Quality Engineer Irwin PA / Part Time 1099 PAIRSE26

SSI SCHÄFER; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 62,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

SSI SCHÄFER seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to assess supplier capabilities, evaluate manufacturing processes, and drive improvements that strengthen quality and production readiness. You’ll collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to identify risks, investigate root causes, and communicate actionable findings.

This 1099 contract role involves audits of capacity, tooling reviews, and performance of inspection methods. Travel around Pittsburgh area may be required, with day shift on-site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required.
• 3+ years in quality engineering, supplier quality, or manufacturing audits.
• Familiar with tooling, injection molding equipment, and inspection methods.
• ASQ CQE/CQA preferred; ISO 9001 Lead Auditor preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication & report-writing

Independent judgment

Customer-focused collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Inspection tools

Job description

We’re seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to assess supplier capabilities, evaluate manufacturing processes, and drive improvements that strengthen quality and production readiness. You’ll work directly with suppliers and internal cross-functional teams to identify risks, investigate root causes, and communicate clear, actionable findings.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier capacity audits and production capacity assessments.
• Audit manufacturing processes, including metal injection molding and related production operations.
• Evaluate production tooling, injection molding equipment, and other manufacturing equipment.
• Review quality systems, technical documentation, and inspection and measurement 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, such as Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Quality Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in quality engineering, supplier quality, manufacturing audits, production capacity assessments, or industrial process auditing.
• Familiarity with production tooling, injection molding equipment, metal injection molding processes, manufacturing equipment, and inspection and measurement tools.
• ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) preferred.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification preferred.

Skills

• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Sound independent judgment and decision-making.
• Customer-focused approach and the ability to work effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Job Type: Part Time | 1099 Contractor

Project Duration: TBD

This is a 1099 contract role – project duration may vary based on client needs.

Shift Hours

CURRENT PROJECT: regular day shift.

As a 1099 contractor, project schedules may vary depending on site availability.

Location

Must be able to travel around Pittsburgh/Irwin, PA and nearby areas.