Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

The Kinetic Group; Anoka (MN); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kinetic Group in Anoka, MN is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to drive supplier quality across our manufacturing network. You will lead CAPA activities, supplier audits, and process improvements with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and reduce risk.

You will collaborate with Engineering and Sourcing during NPI and changes, using APQP/PPAP methods to ensure robust supplier processes and product quality, while maintaining compliance and data records.

Qualifications

• The role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5+ years in supplier quality or similar manufacturing quality roles.
• Experience leading CAPA, supplier development, and quality improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain supplier quality strategies aligned with sourcing objectives.
• Lead supplier qualification, audits, CAPA, and supplier development initiatives.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Quality during new product launches and changes.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems and support internal and customer audits.

Skills

Supplier quality

CAPA

Lean Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

The Kinetic Group in Anoka, MN is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to drive supplier quality across our manufacturing network. You will lead CAPA activities, supplier audits, and process improvements with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and reduce risk.

You will collaborate with Engineering and Sourcing during NPI and changes, using APQP/PPAP methods to ensure robust supplier processes and product quality, while maintaining compliance and data records.