Supplier Quality Engineer

Kelly; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly is seeking a Commodity Supplier Quality Engineer to join a premier manufacturing client in Waterloo, IA. This 2-year contract role offers a competitive $37 per hour W2 contract position with on-site work and daytime hours.

You’ll lead quality solutions for shop floor and supplier issues, perform quality planning, and participate in DPAs, with exposure to cross-functional teams. Recent grads welcome.

Qualifications

• Degree in Technology, Engineering, Communications, Business, CS or Data Analytics is required.
• Experience in Supplier Quality Engineering or Quality Engineering preferred.
• Familiarity with project management and cross-functional leadership.
• Knowledge of quality tools such as FMEA, SPC, and MSA is expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality solutions for urgent shop floor and supplier issues with permanent corrective actions.
• Perform quality planning for fluid conveyance, hydraulics, metal fabrication or fasteners.
• Execute DPARs, print reviews and design reviews for products.
• Utilize Six Sigma and quality tools to address issues with outsourced parts.
• Lead supplier Quality Improvement Teams with cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Quality engineering

Cross-functional teamwork

Data analysis

Problem solving

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technology, Engineering, Communications, Business, Computer Science, or Data Analytics

Tools

FMEA

SPC

Root Cause Analysis

Control Plans

Gage R&R

MSA

Capability Studies

Job description

Think the best job opportunities are far away? Think again. Great opportunities are right here in your backyard. Kelly® is looking for a Commodity Supplier Quality Engineer to work at a premier manufacturing client in Waterloo, IA. Let us help you grow at work and discover the next step in your career, all while being a vital part of your community.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation:

$37 per hour (W2 contract only; no C2C)

Shift:

1st shift (7 am to 3:30 pm) – Overtime may be scheduled at end of shift

Why you should apply to be a Commodity Supplier Quality Engineer:

• 2-year contract opportunity with a premier manufacturing leader
  
• Competitive pay rate with weekly pay
  
• Business casual dress code and a collaborative work environment
  
• Opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a factory setting with exposure to cross‑functional teams
  
• Open to recent graduates and offers valuable professional growth in supplier quality engineering

What’s a typical day as a Commodity Supplier Quality Engineer? You’ll be:

• Leading and facilitating quality solutions for urgent shop floor and customer issues, focusing on permanent corrective actions and systemic prevention
  
• Performing quality planning for fluid conveyance, and possibly hydraulics, metal fabrication, or fasteners, including product and supplier change requests
  
• Executing Design Process and Assembly Reviews (DPARs), print reviews, and design reviews for new and current products
  
• Utilizing Six Sigma and quality tools (Statistical Analysis, FMEA, 8D methodology) to address quality concerns for externally manufactured parts and assemblies
  
• Leading supplier Quality Improvement Teams and collaborating with cross‑functional project teams

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Hold a degree in Technology, Engineering, Communications, Business, Computer Science, or Data Analytics (recent grads are welcome!)
  
• Have experience in Supplier Quality Engineering and/or Quality Engineering
  
• Possess functional knowledge of project management, including leading cross‑functional teams
  
• Are skilled in quality management tools: FMEA, SPC, Root Cause, Control Plans, Gage R&R, MSA, Capability Studies
  
• Can read and interpret complex part drawings, including GD&T
  
• Are proficient in advanced data gathering and statistical analysis
  
• Demonstrate self‑motivation, initiative, and a willingness to learn
  
• Possess strong problem‑solving, decision‑making, and communication skills
  
• Are comfortable working onsite in a factory environment, including time on the shop floor and occasional intra‑facility travel (including driving factory equipment after training)
  
• Can wear required metatarsal safety boots and adhere to a business casual dress code

Additional Information:

• Fully onsite position; no remote work available
  
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship
  
• May require driving a company‑owned Gator indoors and/or a personal vehicle to facilities within a 20‑mile radius (no rental cars)
  
• Interview preference: Teams or in‑person
  
• Kelly may use AI‑powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice.

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