Freelance Quality Engineer Townville PA / Part Time 1099 PATOSE

SSI SCHÄFER; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

SSI SCHÄFER is seeking a part-time 1099 Supplier Quality Engineer to assess supplier capabilities and drive improvements. The role involves working with suppliers and cross-functional teams to identify risks, investigate root causes, and communicate actionable findings.

Responsibilities include audits of capacity and processes, evaluation of injection molding tooling and equipment, and ensuring quality systems and documentation meet standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing/Quality) or related field.
• At least 3 years in quality engineering, supplier quality, manufacturing audits, or related audits.
• Familiarity with tooling and molding processes, and measurement tools.
• ASQ CQA or CQE 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 equipment.
• Review quality systems and inspection methods.
• Perform risk assessments and drive corrective actions.
• Support supplier quality management and continuous improvement.
• Prepare clear reports and communicate findings.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Judgment and decision-making

Customer-focused collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Production tooling

Injection molding equipment

Metal injection molding processes

Manufacturing equipment

Inspection and measurement 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

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 Erie/Townville, PA and nearby areas