Supplier Quality Engineer

100Hires, Inc.; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure supplier-provided products meet quality, regulatory, and customer requirements.

Based in Kentwood, MI, with 25-50% travel to our Mobile Solutions locations, you will partner with process teams to evaluate supplier performance and drive improvements. You will conduct supplier audits, identify defects and risks, coordinate CAPA, and develop supplier quality plans.

Qualifications

• Experience with QMS (ISO 9001/13485, IATF 16949)
• GD&T and metrology knowledge
• Auditing experience or training
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and reports

Responsibilities

• Evaluate supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems.
• Conduct supplier audits and assessments for compliance.
• Identify defects, nonconformities, and risks; coordinate CAPA and corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain supplier quality plans, standards, and procedures.
• Monitor supplier performance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Quality management

Auditing

CAPA

Data analysis

GD&T

Process improvement

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in quality/engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SummaryThe Supplier Quality Engineer ensures that¨NBSP;supplier-provided products and services meetquality, regulatory, and customer requirements. This role partners with process teams to evaluate supplier performance, address nonconformities, drive corrective and preventive actions, and support continuous improvement across the supply base. Home base will be Kentwood, MI, but travel is 25-50% to our various Mobile Solutions locationsEssential Duties and ResponsibilitiesEvaluate supplier manufacturing processes, quality systems, and technical capabilities for alignment with quality requirements.Conduct supplier audits and assessments to verify compliance with applicable standards, regulations, and customer requirements.Identify supplier defects, nonconformities, and quality risks; coordinate corrective and preventive actions through effective closure.Develop, support, and maintain supplier quality plans, standards, and procedures.Monitor supplier performance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.Support compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS) and related business processes.QualificationsThe qualificationsbelowdescribe the knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience needed to perform this role successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Quality and Compliance SkillsApply quality tools and practices, including print reading, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), metrology, corrective action, preventive action, and CAPA processes.Demonstrate experience working within Quality Management Systems (QMS).Apply auditor training or auditing experience with ISO 13485, ISO 9001, VDA, and IATF 16949 quality management systems.- Understand International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements and their impact on supplier quality and compliance activities.**Language Skills**Read, write, and communicate fluently in English.Interpret technical publications, business documents, financial reports, and customer requirements.Prepare clear reports, business correspondence, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.**Analytical and Mathematical Skills**Analyze quality data, inspection results, calibration records, process capability, defect trends, and related manufacturing metrics.Work EnvironmentThework environment described belowis representative ofthe conditions an associatemay encounter while performingthis role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work is performed primarily in a typical office environment, where the noise level is usually quiet.The employee may frequently enter a manufacturing environment, where the noise level is usually loud.Manufacturing exposure may include noise, oil mist, and related environmental elements.Education and ExperienceBachelor’s degree in quality, Engineering, or a related field.Relevant experience in supplier quality, quality engineering, or a related manufacturing quality role.Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office applications.Certification and Training RequiredGeneral orientation.Safety orientation.ASQC certification preferred.