Senior Supplier Quality Engineer - ISO 9001 & CMM

Sterling Engineering, Inc.; Crawfordsville (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering, Inc. is recruiting a Supplier Quality Engineer in Crawfordsville, IN.

This hands-on role focuses on improving supplier quality performance, resolving manufacturing quality issues, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has 5–7+ years in manufacturing quality, expertise in ISO 9001, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and CMM programming within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering or related field; equivalent experience.
• 5–7+ years of manufacturing quality experience.
• Experience managing supplier quality issues, audits, and corrective actions.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 quality standards.
• Experience with CMM programming and operation, or comparable CNC experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Experience with root cause analysis, 8D problem-solving, and corrective action processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier quality performance, track key metrics, and drive supplier improvements.
• Conduct supplier audits and new part approvals.
• Lead root cause analysis, 8D investigations, and corrective actions for supplier and production quality issues.
• Evaluate nonconforming materials and determine dispositions.
• Develop and implement CMM measurement programs and train quality technicians.
• Analyze quality data using statistical methods to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Maintain quality documentation, including PFMEAs, control plans, process flow diagrams, and work instructions.
• Support ISO 9001 compliance, procedures, and quality system improvements.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to resolve quality issues.
• Support ECNs and new product introductions.
• Participate in Kaizen events and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor and cross-train quality technicians.

Skills

Supplier quality management

Root cause analysis

8D problem-solving

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CMM programming

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Access

Job description

Sterling Engineering, Inc. is recruiting a Supplier Quality Engineer in Crawfordsville, IN.

This hands-on role focuses on improving supplier quality performance, resolving manufacturing quality issues, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has 5–7+ years in manufacturing quality, expertise in ISO 9001, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and CMM programming within a manufacturing environment.