Supplier Quality Engineer

Insight Global; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to own and improve supplier quality for electronics, PCBs/PCBAs, machined parts, plastics, and electro‑mechanical assemblies. The role partners with our Denmark QA teams to review metrics, address supplier performance, and drive corrective actions throughout the supply chain.

The candidate will troubleshoot issues from component to system level and lead structured RCA/CA processes (8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, DMAIC, FMEA) to prevent recurrence, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline.
• 3–6 years of Quality Engineering or Supplier Quality experience.
• Experience in electronics/electro‑mechanical manufacturing environments.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001.

Responsibilities

• Own supplier quality performance across electronics, PCBs/PCBAs, machined components, plastics, and assemblies.
• Collaborate with Denmark Quality Engineering teams to review metrics, supplier performance, and corrective actions.
• Support production when supplier components cause defects or line disruptions.
• Troubleshoot quality problems from component to system level.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions using 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, DMAIC, and FMEA.

Skills

Quality engineering

Supplier quality

Root cause analysis

GD&T reading

Problem solving

Travel availability

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelors in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Bachelors in Quality Engineering

Tools

Siemens Opcenter MES

ERP systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Own supplier quality performance across electronics, PCBs/PCBAs, machined components, plastics, and electro-mechanical assemblies.

Partner closely with Quality Engineering teams in Denmark to review quality metrics, supplier performance, production issues, and corrective actions.

Support production when supplier components cause defects, non-conformances, assembly problems, or line disruptions.

Troubleshoot quality problems from the component and production-floor level through broader supplier and system-level issues.

Lead structured root cause analysis and corrective action processes using tools such as 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, DMAIC, and FMEA.

Skills and Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

3-6 years of Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality Engineering, Production Quality, or Component Qualification experience.

Experience working in an electronics or electro-mechanical manufacturing environment. Robotics, medical device, test systems, complex instrumentation, or similar industries are strongly preferred.

Working knowledge of ISO 9001.

Hands-on experience with supplier quality, manufacturing quality, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and non-conformance resolution.

Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing-quality data.

Experience with quality and problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, FMEA, SPC, MSA, Control Plans, DMAIC, 5 Why, and Ishikawa.

Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and GD&T.

Understanding of manufacturing processes involving electronics/PCBs, machined components, plastics/injection molding, or electro-mechanical assemblies.

Experience supporting supplier audits, supplier corrective actions, containment activities, and supplier development.Strong communication, data analysis, and stakeholder-management skills.

Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed(roughly 10%).TÜV or European product-quality/audit experience.

Experience with Siemens Opcenter MES.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].