Supplier Quality Engineer

LHH; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Paid Time Off

401K plan with company match

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer for a Direct Hire, Permanent Placement position with a manufacturing client in Bloomington, Indiana. You will own the supplier quality program, collaborate with engineering, procurement, and operations, and drive improvements that impact product quality and supplier performance.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 5+ years in supplier quality within manufacturing; experience with audits, CAPAs, root cause analysis, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related technical discipline is required.
• Minimum of 5+ years of supplier quality engineering experience within a manufacturing facility is required.
• Ideal candidates will have experience supporting quality systems within highly regulated industries.
• Must have experience leading supplier quality audits and supplier assessments.
• Must have the ability to manage supplier corrective actions, investigations, and root cause analysis activities.
• Ideal candidates will have experience with supplier qualification and supplier performance management.
• Ideal candidates will have experience conducting risk assessments and implementing mitigation plans.
• Experience with ISO-based quality management standards is preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the organization's supplier quality management program.
• Drive supplier risk assessment and mitigation activities across the supply chain.
• Perform supplier qualification, onboarding, and approval activities.
• Conduct supplier audits and evaluate compliance with quality standards.
• Manage supplier corrective actions and ensure timely issue resolution.
• Investigate supplier-related quality concerns and coordinate containment efforts.
• Review supplier change notifications and assess potential business impact.
• Develop supplier scorecards and monitor key performance metrics.
• Analyze supplier quality trends and recommend improvement opportunities.
• Partner with procurement on supplier selection and performance evaluations.
• Support incoming quality functions with technical problem-solving assistance.
• Participate in cross-functional quality and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare supplier quality reports for leadership and management reviews.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to strengthen supplier relationships.
• Support special projects and strategic quality initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Supplier quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality system knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related technical discipline

Tools

ISO-based quality standards

Job description

LHH is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer for a Direct Hire, Permanent Placement position with a manufacturing client located in Bloomington, Indiana. This is a unique opportunity to join a well-established organization known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and long-term growth within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. In this role, you will own the supplier quality program, partner cross-functionally with engineering, procurement, and operations teams, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that directly impact product quality, supplier performance, and operational success. The compensation is commensurate to experience and will range between $110,000 -120,000 per year plus bonus and includes comprehensive benefit and insurance plans, generous Paid Time Off, and a 401K plan with a company match.

***Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.***

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and maintain the organization's supplier quality management program.
• Drive supplier risk assessment and mitigation activities across the supply chain.
• Perform supplier qualification, onboarding, and approval activities.
• Conduct supplier audits and evaluate compliance with quality standards.
• Manage supplier corrective actions and ensure timely issue resolution.
• Investigate supplier-related quality concerns and coordinate containment efforts.
• Review supplier change notifications and assess potential business impact.
• Develop supplier scorecards and monitor key performance metrics.
• Analyze supplier quality trends and recommend improvement opportunities.
• Partner with procurement on supplier selection and performance evaluations.
• Support incoming quality functions with technical problem-solving assistance.
• Participate in cross-functional quality and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare supplier quality reports for leadership and management reviews.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to strengthen supplier relationships.
• Support special projects and strategic quality initiatives as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related technical discipline is required
• Minimum of 5+ years of supplier quality engineering experience within a manufacturing facility is required
• Ideal candidates will have experience supporting quality systems within highly regulated industries.
• Must have experience leading supplier quality audits and supplier assessments
• Must have the ability to manage supplier corrective actions, investigations, and root cause analysis activities
• Ideal candidates will have experience with supplier qualification and supplier performance management.
• Ideal candidates will have experience conducting risk assessments and implementing mitigation plans.
• Experience with ISO-based quality management standards is preferred.
• ***Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.***

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance