Senior Supplier Quality Engineer — RCCA & Kaizen Lead

MDS Staffing; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

MDS Staffing is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer III to drive a zero-defect philosophy by partnering with production, engineering, and suppliers. The role emphasizes RCCA, root-cause analysis, and process improvement to meet strict quality targets.

You will travel up to 30% to supplier locations, lead Kaizen events, and mentor Quality Technicians while ensuring robust corrective actions and continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in Supplier Quality or related functions.
• Experience with RCCA, 8D, 3L5Y, Control Plans, FMEAs, and process capability studies.

Responsibilities

• Act as strategic liaison between production, program teams and suppliers to ensure flawless delivery.
• Build partnerships with internal engineering and sourcing teams to mitigate production risks.
• Lead RCCA initiatives and Kaizen events to drive continuous quality improvement.
• Assess supplier capability, validate corrective actions, and lead supplier engagement activities.
• Conduct supplier PPAP audits and uphold global quality standards.

Skills

RCCA

8D

3L5Y

Control Plans

FMEAs

Process Capability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

MDS Staffing is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer III to drive a zero-defect philosophy by partnering with production, engineering, and suppliers. The role emphasizes RCCA, root-cause analysis, and process improvement to meet strict quality targets.

You will travel up to 30% to supplier locations, lead Kaizen events, and mentor Quality Technicians while ensuring robust corrective actions and continuous improvement across the supply chain.