Supplier Quality Engineer

Insight Global; Berea (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% annual bonus

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Quality Engineer / Quality Systems Engineer for a leading manufacturing client. This role drives supplier quality initiatives, quality systems development, and continuous improvement across multiple sites in a hands-on environment.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in quality engineering, strong RCA, SPC, FMEA, and DOE knowledge, plus ability to read drawings and specifications. Occasional travel up to 25% is required; onsite work in Berea, KY.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required.
• 2+ years of Quality Engineering or related experience (or Master's with less experience).
• Experience developing and maintaining Quality Systems.
• Supplier Quality experience and supplier development initiatives.
• Strong Root Cause Analysis experience.
• Knowledge of SPC (Statistical Process Control).
• Experience with FMEA methodologies.
• DOE (Design of Experiments) knowledge.
• Ability to interpret engineering specifications, drawings, and manuals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain quality systems with emphasis on supplier quality.
• Drive root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Assist with supplier development and continuous improvement programs.
• Travel to supplier sites as needed.
• Implement, monitor, and improve SPC programs.
• Train technicians on quality measurement techniques and reporting processes.
• Support manufacturing, engineering, and operations with quality data and analysis.
• Lead cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects.
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly quality reports.
• Track quality metrics and improvements through dashboards.
• Lead daily scrap meetings and maintain weekly scrap reporting.
• Act as a corporate quality resource across multiple facilities.
• Partner with site leadership to set quality priorities and objectives.
• Oversee implementation of quality strategies across facilities.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Root Cause Analysis

SPC

FMEA

DOE

Supplier Quality

Supplier Development

Engineering Drawings & Specs

Written & Verbal Communication

Travel Availability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Salary:

$80,000 to $95,000 DOE – potential flex here for a more experienced candidate!

• 8% annual bonus

Location:

Berea, KY - Onsite Manufacturing Environment

Schedule:

40-50 hours/week, including occasional weekends and holidays as needed

Relocation:

Local candidates preferred (relocation possible)

Must-Haves:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• 2+ years of Quality Engineering or related experience (or Master's Degree with less experience)
• Experience developing and maintaining Quality Systems
• Supplier Quality experience and supplier development initiatives
• Strong Root Cause Analysis experience
• Knowledge of SPC (Statistical Process Control)
• Experience with FMEA methodologies
• DOE (Design of Experiments) knowledge
• Ability to interpret engineering specifications, drawings, and technical manuals
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally

Plusses:

• Six Sigma Certification
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience
• Automotive or advanced manufacturing industry experience
• Advanced degree (Master's in Engineering or related field)

Day-to-Day:

• Develop and maintain quality systems with a strong focus on supplier quality
• Drive root cause investigations and corrective actions
• Assist with supplier development and continuous improvement programs
• Travel to supplier sites as needed
• Implement, monitor, and improve SPC programs
• Train technicians on quality measurement techniques and reporting processes
• Support manufacturing, engineering, and operations teams with quality data and analysis
• Lead cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly quality reports
• Track quality metrics and continuous improvement initiatives through data and reporting dashboards
• Lead daily scrap meetings and maintain weekly scrap reporting
• Act as a corporate quality resource across multiple manufacturing facilities
• Partner with site leadership teams to establish quality priorities and objectives
• Oversee implementation of quality strategies across facilities

Job Description:

Insight Global is seeking a Quality Engineer / Quality Systems Engineer for a leading manufacturing client. This individual will serve as a key quality resource responsible for driving quality strategies, supplier quality initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts across multiple manufacturing locations. The ideal candidate will work closely with site leadership teams to develop and maintain robust quality systems, conduct root cause investigations, implement SPC programs, and support supplier development. This role offers the opportunity to influence quality performance on a large scale, partner with cross-functional teams, lead process improvements, and make a measurable impact on manufacturing efficiency and product quality. Candidates with a strong engineering background, experience in supplier quality, and a passion for continuous improvement will thrive in this highly visible position.