Remote Supplier Quality Engineer I - Growth & Impact

Carter Machinery; Machesney Park (IL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Carter Machinery is hiring a Supplier Quality Engineer I in Machesney Park, IL, offering a starting compensation range of $86,000 to $97,000 per year. You will inspect generator packages, analyze nonconformances, and drive supplier corrective actions while supporting audits and first article inspections.

This role requires collaboration, continuous improvement focus, and up to 50% travel across North America.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field preferred.
• Experience in quality engineering and data analysis.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma or ASQ certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect generator packages with team assistance and documentation resources.
• Evaluate nonconformance data in quality management system.
• Initiate supplier corrective action requests for severe and recurring nonconformances.
• Validate supplier corrective actions.
• Support first article inspections as a secondary auditor.
• Support supplier qualification audits through documentation collection and Gemba observations.
• Pursue continuing education in new solutions, technologies, and skills.
• Work with team to achieve Continuous Improvement goals.

Skills

Quality engineering

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Valid driver’s license

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Six Sigma

ASQ

Quality management system

Job description

Carter Machinery is hiring a Supplier Quality Engineer I in Machesney Park, IL, offering a starting compensation range of $86,000 to $97,000 per year. You will inspect generator packages, analyze nonconformances, and drive supplier corrective actions while supporting audits and first article inspections.

This role requires collaboration, continuous improvement focus, and up to 50% travel across North America.