Freelance Quality Engineer Noblesville IN / Part Time 1099 INNOSE26

SSI SCHÄFER; Indianapolis (IN); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 83 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

SSI SCHÄFER seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to evaluate supplier capabilities and manufacturing processes, focusing on quality and production readiness. You will collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to identify risks and communicate actionable findings.

Responsibilities include supplier audits, process reviews (including injection molding), tooling evaluation, and driving corrective actions. The role emphasizes analytical thinking, strong communication, and cross-functional teamwork

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in quality engineering or supplier quality.
• Familiar with tooling and injection molding processes and inspection tools.
• Certifications (CQA/CQE, ISO 9001 Lead Auditor) preferred.

Responsabilités

• Conduct supplier capacity audits and production capacity assessments.
• Audit manufacturing processes, including injection molding operations.
• Evaluate tooling and equipment for production readiness.
• Review quality systems and documentation to ensure compliance.
• Perform risk assessments and lead root-cause investigations.
• Support supplier quality management and continuous improvement.
• Prepare clear reports and communicate findings.

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Formation

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

ASQ CQE/CQA or ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certifications preferred

3+ years in quality engineering or supplier quality fields

Outils

Injection molding equipment

Metal injection molding processes

Inspection and measurement tools

Description du poste

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