Strategic Supplier Quality Engineer

the-pivot-group-careers; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 79,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in West Michigan is partnering with Zeeland-area manufacturers to identify a skilled Supplier Quality Engineer. The role focuses on developing supplier quality strategies, conducting supplier audits, and driving corrective actions to meet quality standards.

You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams on new product introductions, track key quality metrics, and manage supplier qualification and disqualification processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• 3+ years experience in supplier quality or manufacturing quality within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 and quality tools (e.g., PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC).
• Demonstrated ability to conduct supplier audits and drive corrective actions.
• Experience with root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5 Whys).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supplier quality management strategies and procedures.
• Conduct supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for supplier-related quality issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define supplier quality requirements for new product introductions.
• Monitor and report on key supplier quality performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement.
• Manage supplier qualification and disqualification processes based on quality performance.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

PPAP

APQP

FMEA

SPC

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in West Michigan is partnering with Zeeland-area manufacturers to identify a skilled Supplier Quality Engineer. The role focuses on developing supplier quality strategies, conducting supplier audits, and driving corrective actions to meet quality standards.

You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams on new product introductions, track key quality metrics, and manage supplier qualification and disqualification processes.