Supplier Quality Engineer

Konik; Wayzata (MN); On-site; USD 81,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Konik is partnering with a manufacturing organization in Wayzata, MN to hire a Supplier Quality Engineer. The role focuses on supplier performance, manufacturing quality, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities include developing supplier quality processes, conducting audits, analyzing quality data, and driving corrective actions with internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
• 2+ years in a manufacturing environment supporting quality, process improvement, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience developing, implementing, or coordinating quality plans.
• Understanding of SPC methods, procedures, and quality systems.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and data manipulation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain supplier quality assurance processes to ensure materials and components meet standards.
• Partner with suppliers and internal teams to identify quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct supplier and internal process audits to verify compliance with quality requirements.
• Analyze quality performance data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain quality plans, inspection processes, and documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Utilize data analytics tools to improve visibility into quality performance and supplier metrics.
• Support automation and process improvements using tools such as Power BI and Power Automate.
• Create and maintain reports, dashboards, and quality metrics for decision-making.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Operations to resolve quality and manufacturability concerns.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Travel ready

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Power Automate

Tableau

Job description

Wayzata, MN | Direct Hire | $81,000–$92,000 Konik is partnering with a manufacturing organization seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to support supplier performance, manufacturing quality, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role will be responsible for developing and maintaining supplier quality processes, analyzing quality data, supporting internal manufacturing operations, and driving improvements that enhance product quality and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have experience within a manufacturing environment with a strong understanding of quality systems, supplier management, process improvement, and data analysis. This opportunity is a great fit for a quality professional who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and leveraging technology to create more efficient quality workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain supplier quality assurance processes to ensure materials and components meet company standards.
• Partner with suppliers and internal manufacturing teams to identify quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct supplier and internal process audits to verify compliance with quality requirements and manufacturing standards.
• Analyze quality performance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain quality plans, inspection processes, and documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and process reliability.
• Utilize data analytics tools to improve visibility into quality performance and supplier metrics.
• Support automation and process improvements using tools such as Power BI, Power Automate, and related platforms.
• Create and maintain reports, dashboards, and quality metrics to support decision-making.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to resolve quality and manufacturability concerns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment supporting quality, process improvement, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience developing, implementing, or coordinating quality plans.
• Understanding of statistical process control (SPC) methods, procedures, and quality systems.
• Experience analyzing quality data and identifying process improvement opportunities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas, and data manipulation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with suppliers and internal teams.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with supplier quality engineering, supplier audits, or supplier development.
• Experience with machining processes, manufacturing materials, and product manufacturability.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar business intelligence platforms.
• Experience with workflow automation tools such as Power Automate, Zapier, or similar.
• Experience with SPC software and Microsoft Office applications.

Konik is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other protected class status.

Konik has been creating impactful relationships between technical talent and employers for more than 50 years. Konik has specialized in placing professional, qualified personnel in Minnesota and western Wisconsin businesses since its inception, and maintains a strong commitment to customer service.

Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality