Supplier Quality Engineer

Confidential; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure the quality of outsourced finished goods. The role involves overseeing suppliers, conducting audits, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in quality assurance and relevant experience in managing supplier relationships. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including medical and vision insurance.

Benefits

401(k)

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a Quality role.
• Knowledge of GMP and ISO 9001 standards is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality of Raw Material Suppliers and Contract Manufacturers.
• Support Supplier and Contract Manufacturer development activities.
• Monitor Supplier and Contract Manufacturer quality KPIs.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Education

BS/BA in related discipline

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

This range is provided by Confidential. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$83,000.00/yr - $94,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Confidential

Managing Partner @ Global Recruiters of Three Rivers (GRN) | Six Sigma Black Belt, CP-FS, USMC veteran

The Role:

The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for overseeing the quality of all Raw Material Suppliers and Contract Manufacturers that produce outsourced finished goods. This position interacts with Raw Materials Suppliers, Contract Manufacturers as well as internal teams and functional owners such as R&D, Packaging and Project Management as part of the broader quality team.

What You Will Do:

1. Provide technical guidance and advice to Suppliers, Contract Manufacturers and decision makers
2. Communicate between Suppliers (Raw Materials), Contract Manufacturers and Senior Management to identify quality issues, provide guidance and support process enhancements and improvement projects
3. Function as part of a Supplier assessment team performing on-site inspections and Quality System audits at Suppliers and Contract Manufacturers. Evaluate partner suitability for future Suppliers and Contract Manufacturers
4. Support Supplier and Contract Manufacturer development activities and continuous improvement initiatives
5. Monitor Supplier and Contract Manufacturer quality KPI’s, maintain detailed quality performance reports and support their projects to improve key performance indicators
6. Prepare data for quarterly Supplier and Contract Manufacturer reviews
7. Work to resolve Contract Manufacturing technical issues in a timely manner to ensure continuity of supply
8. Perform Document Control processes to ensure all procedures are properly documented, updated as needed and in compliance with regulatory requirements
9. Generate Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR) for non-conforming materials or finished good products
10. Work with Contract Manufacturers and internal teams to resolve quality issues. Support Supplier and Contract Manufacturer problem solving and root cause analysis to eliminate recurrence of non-conformance (CAPA)
11. Participate in pilot and/or first product runs performed by Contract Manufacturers
12. Support the non-conforming material process (identification/segregation/disposition)
13. Participate on NPD teams to support new product development utilizing quality expertise

Note: This job description is not exhaustive; duties may change at any time with or without notice.

What You Will Bring:

• Ability to manage multiple projects and activities; results driven
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with MS Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Working knowledge of quality topics/processes including DMAIC, Statistical Process Control, CPK, CAPA, Root Cause Analysis, Pareto Analysis, etc.
• BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent experience
• Relevant certifications may be required
• 3-5 years of experience in a Quality role
• ASQ CQE and/or CQA, Six Sigma Green or Black Belt is a plus
• Knowledge of GMP and ISO 9001 standards is strongly desired

Compensation Range:

$83,200 - $94,400

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Quality Assurance and Engineering

Industries

Consumer Services, Manufacturing, Chemical Manufacturing

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Confidential by 2x

Inferred from the description for this job

401(k), Medical insurance, Vision insurance

Get notified about new Supplier Quality Engineer jobs in Gurnee, IL.

Similar roles in IL include:

• Wheeling, IL: $103,000 - $155,000
• Libertyville, IL: $86,200 - $118,500
• Mount Prospect, IL: $80,000 - $100,000

Other related roles:

• Quality Engineer, Machinery & Fabrication in Deerfield, IL: $71,400 - $114,300
• Sturtevant, WI: $75,000 - $90,000

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.