Freelance Quality Engineer Noblesville IN / Part Time 1099 INNOSE26

Pro QC International; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Pro QC International is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to assess supplier capabilities and evaluate manufacturing processes. You will drive improvements, work with suppliers and internal teams to identify risks, investigate root causes, and communicate actionable findings.

This is a 1099 contract, part-time role with regular day shifts. Travel to Indianapolis/Noblesville and nearby areas is required to support supplier audits and inspections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required.
• At least 3 years in quality engineering or supplier quality roles.
• Familiarity with injection molding processes and related equipment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Report writing

Independent judgment

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing/Quality)

ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification

Tools

Injection molding equipment

Metal injection molding

Inspection & measurement tools

Production tooling

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

Shift Hours: CURRENT PROJECT: regular day shift.
Note: As a 1099 contractor, project schedules may vary depending on site availability

Location: Must be able to travel around Indianapolis/Noblesville, IN and nearby areas