Supplier Quality Engineer

Motive Companies; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Motive Companies, LLC in Santa Clarita, CA is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure the highest quality across in-house components, NPI, and manufacturing processes. This contract role focuses on applying Six Sigma methods, GD&T, and robust measurement practices to drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced motorsports environment.

The ideal candidate has a manufacturing engineering or materials science background with 5+ years of experience, vendor management, and proficiency with MS

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or Materials Science Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an engineering/manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Six Sigma principles.
• Proficiency with test equipment and calibration processes.
• Experience in vendor management and raw material evaluation.
• Expertise in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Proficiency in MS Office, Minitab, and UniPoint.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with statistical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Quality Control (QC): Develop inspection protocols, establish control charts, and validate measurement equipment.
• New Product Introductions & Corrective Actions: Lead cross-functional teams, troubleshoot manufacturing processes, and drive corrective measures.
• Non-Conformance Management: Review issues in UniPoint, provide feedback, manage tooling calibration, and track equipment performance.
• Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP): Conduct first article inspections, process validations, create work instructions, and perform correlation studies.
• Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement: Generate reports, plan and execute Six Sigma activities, manage calibration schedules, and review technical drawings.

Skills

Six Sigma principles

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing

Vendor management

Test equipment calibration

Statistical analysis

Education

Manufacturing Engineering

Materials Science Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Minitab

UniPoint

Job description

Job Details

Supplier Quality Engineer Santa Clarita, CA

Posted: 5/7/2026

Job Description Job ID#: 86596

Job Category: Automotive/Motorsport

Position Type: Contract

Duration: 1+ Year

Shift: 1

Compensation

$90,000 - $120,000

Location

Santa Clarita, CA

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Supplier Quality Engineer to join our motorsports team. This role will focus on ensuring the highest standards of quality across in-house components, new product introductions, and ongoing manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and a passion for continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Quality Control (QC): Develop inspection protocols, establish control charts, and validate measurement equipment.
• New Product Introductions & Corrective Actions: Lead cross-functional teams, troubleshoot manufacturing processes, and drive corrective measures.
• Non-Conformance Management: Review issues in UniPoint, provide feedback, manage tooling calibration, and track equipment performance.
• Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP): Conduct first article inspections, process validations, create work instructions, and perform correlation studies.
• Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement: Generate reports, plan and execute Six Sigma activities, manage calibration schedules, and review technical drawings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or Materials Science Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an engineering/manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of Six Sigma principles
• Proficiency with test equipment and calibration processes
• Experience in vendor management and raw material evaluation
• Expertise in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Proficiency in MS Office, Minitab, and UniPoint
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with statistical expertise