Supplier Quality Engineer

DeZURIK, Inc.; Evergreen Village (MN); Hybrid; USD 75,577 - 94,472; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Health savings account with company match

Retirement plan with employer contributions

Generous paid time off, including volunteer time off and paid holidays

Job summary

DeZURIK, Inc. in Evergreen Village is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to drive improvements across the supply base. This high-impact role requires a Bachelor's in engineering and 3 to 5 years of manufacturing experience. You'll work with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure product quality.

The position allows for a hybrid work schedule and comes with a competitive salary range of $75,577 to $94,472, annual bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, retirement plans, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of manufacturing experience focusing on supplier quality.
• Strong experience in manufacturing processes.
• Ability to confidently challenge suppliers while aligning internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with suppliers, engineering, sourcing, and operations to identify quality issues.
• Manage supplier performance using metrics such as PPM and SCARs.
• Investigate nonconformances and lead root cause analysis.

Skills

Technical credibility

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration skills

Change management skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (or related field)

Job description

Role Summary

DeZURIK is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) with a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 3 to 5 years of manufacturing experience to drive measurable improvements across our global supply base and play a direct role in product quality and business performance. This is a high-impact, fast-paced role that combines technical problem‑solving, supplier engagement, and cross-functional collaboration. This position is based on-site at our Sartell, MN location with flexibility for a hybrid work schedule.

Please note that sponsorship is NOT available for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with suppliers, engineering, sourcing, and operations teams to identify quality issues, assess risk, and implement corrective actions.
• Manage supplier performance using metrics such as PPM and SCARs, conduct supplier audits, and ensure manufacturing processes—from casting to machining—meet quality and specification requirements.
• Investigate nonconformances, lead root cause analysis (8D, 5 Why), challenge supplier responses, and drive improvements that prevent recurrence.
• Lead supplier reviews, refine scorecards, and strengthen data and process controls across the organization.
• Travel domestically and internationally to build strong supplier partnerships and influence outcomes firsthand.

Success Criteria

Within the first 90 days, you should learn the supplier base and key issues, own corrective actions and audits, and deliver measurable improvements in supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (or related field).
• 3 to 5 years of manufacturing experience with a focus on supplier quality.
• Strong technical credibility and experience in manufacturing processes.
• Excellent problem‑solving, collaboration, and change‑management skills.
• Ability to confidently challenge suppliers while aligning internal stakeholders.

Compensation

Competitive base salary in the $75,577 to $94,472 range with annual bonus opportunities tied to performance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
• Health savings account with company match.
• Retirement plan with employer contributions through Vanguard.
• Access to the Granite Assistance Fund.
• Generous paid time off, including volunteer time off and paid holidays.