Strategic Supplier Quality Engineer

Sterling Engineering; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance from day 1

11 paid holidays

2–3 weeks vacation

401K plan

Job summary

Sterling Engineering in Muncie, Indiana seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure materials from suppliers meet engineering requirements. You will resolve supplier issues, improve performance, and partner with internal teams to strengthen supplier processes.

Responsibilities include reviewing PPAP submissions, leading root-cause analysis (8D, 5-Why), conducting supplier audits, and tracking quality metrics to drive cost recovery and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3–6 years of experience in manufacturing or quality engineering.
• Strong understanding of production processes and quality systems.
• Experience working with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Solid communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve PPAP submissions and define requirements as needed.
• Investigate supplier quality issues and lead root-cause analysis using 8D and 5-Why.
• Partner with engineering, sourcing, and operations to improve supplier performance.
• Conduct supplier audits and support corrective action implementation.
• Track and report supplier quality metrics.
• Support supplier development and cost recovery efforts.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AAR).

Skills

PPAP

Root cause analysis

8D

5-Why

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sterling Engineering in Muncie, Indiana seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure materials from suppliers meet engineering requirements. You will resolve supplier issues, improve performance, and partner with internal teams to strengthen supplier processes.

Responsibilities include reviewing PPAP submissions, leading root-cause analysis (8D, 5-Why), conducting supplier audits, and tracking quality metrics to drive cost recovery and continuous improvement.