Supplier Quality Engineer

Actalent; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Vacation/Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a senior supplier quality/QA professional to visit key supplier sites, analyze performance issues and coordinate improvements across processes, quality systems, and PO alignment. You will expedite critical parts to clear roadblocks and ensure uninterrupted production.

Collaborating with Procurement, Quality and Operations, you will develop supplier development plans and drive action closure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Administration, Industrial Engineering, Operations management or equivalent experience.
• Minimum ten (10) years experience in manufacturing/quality environments.
• Willingness to travel up to 70% of the time.
• Experience with sub-tiers and supplier development/QA.
• Strong MS PowerPoint, Excel and Word skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize.
• Excellent ethics, customer focus, analytical, planning, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead visits to key supplier sites to analyze performance issues and coordinate improvements.
• Expedite critical parts at suppliers to clear roadblocks and prevent production disruption.
• Establish back-to-PO plans with harmonized lines of balance and daily follow-ups.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Quality and Operations to develop supplier improvement plans.
• Provide regular progress feedback to stakeholders and manage cross-functional actions.

Skills

Supplier quality

Quality assurance

Root cause analysis

Engine

Fuel

Hydraulic

Quality engineering

Audit

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Administration

Industrial Engineering

Operations management

Tools

MS PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Description

Lead visits at key supplier sites to analyze performance issues, and coordinate improvement strategies inclusive of PO alignment, process improvements and quality system improvements Expedite all critical parts at critical suppliers to clear all roadblocks and ensure zero disruption to the production line Work with the supplier to establish a back to PO plan through harmonized lines of balance and ensure a daily follow up Align with all key internal stakeholders and prepare a clear mandate for the supplier intervention, regularly follow up on the mandate and ensure a smooth handover. Identify supplier improvement and risk mitigation opportunities at key supplier sites and manage these improvement activities. Drive execution of supplier performance improvement plans and interface with internal and external partners to collaboratively pursue solutions and closure of action plans. Work closely with Procurement, Quality, and Operations stakeholders to create supplier development plans centered on quality, delivery, capacity and supplier process capability. Provide regular feedback to all relevant stakeholders on supplier support progress through Effectively communicates to internal and external groups and ensure appropriate escalation. Conduct a very thorough capacity / capability onsite review at the supplier and establish a clear action plan to address all the gaps Coordinate your own work travel plans by doing the reservation, follow up, expense claim and financial review.

Skills

Supplier quality, Quality assurance, Root cause analysis, engine, fuel, hydraulic, Quality engineering, Audit, Quality control

Top Skills Details

Supplier quality,Quality assurance,Root cause analysis,engine,fuel,hydraulic

Additional Skills & Qualifications

You hold a Bachelor's degree in Administration, Industrial Engineering, Operations management or equivalent experience. You have a minimum of ten (10) years experience. You must be ready to travel up to 70% of the time. You have strong manufacturing and production knowledge and experience. You have experience working with sub-tiers. You are extremely independent and able to work with new supplier with minimal information. You have experience in project planning and coordination involving several sectors. Your computer skills in MS Power point, Excel and Word are expert level. You are able to work on multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize. You have a strong sense of ethics and are customer focused. You have a good analytical, planning, problem solving and interpersonal skills. You have operational and financial management knowledge (asset). You understand the business relationship & dynamics between the Supplier and Bombardier. You have strong communication skills and good knowledge of BA system. You are fluent in English (spoken and written).

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rockford, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $80.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Rockford,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.