Supplier Quality Engineer - Coopersville Area

the-pivot-group-careers; Camden (MI); On-site; USD 84,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Coopersville, MI is actively seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to support manufacturing partners by developing quality improvement plans, auditing suppliers, and driving PPAP/APQP processes. You will collaborate with sourcing and engineering to qualify new suppliers and monitor performance for continuous improvements.

The role requires 3+ years in supplier quality or manufacturing quality, strong QA tools knowledge, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field.
• 3+ years in supplier quality, quality engineering, or manufacturing quality in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001, AS9100) and quality tools (PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, Root Cause Analysis).
• Demonstrated ability to conduct supplier audits and drive corrective actions.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supplier quality improvement plans.
• Conduct supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Investigate and resolve supplier-related quality issues and non-conformances.
• Collaborate with sourcing and engineering to qualify new suppliers and parts.
• Monitor and analyze supplier performance data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Drive the implementation of APQP/PPAP processes with suppliers for new product introductions.
• Manage supplier corrective action requests (SCARs) and ensure timely resolution.

Skills

Quality mgmt systems

Supplier audits

Quality tools

Root cause analysis

APQP/PPAP

FMEA

SPC/MSA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality

Tools

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

ISO9001/AS9100 knowledge

Job description

Supplier Quality Engineer | Coopersville, MI

Salary Range: $84,000 - $118,000 depending on experience

Are you a skilled professional with a passion for excelling in supplier quality engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building meaningful connections in the manufacturing community. We are collaborating with companies in Coopersville seeking experienced Supplier Quality Engineers.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Coopersville region seeking Supplier Quality Engineers. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates—not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supplier quality improvement plans.
• Conduct supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Investigate and resolve supplier-related quality issues and non-conformances.
• Collaborate with sourcing and engineering to qualify new suppliers and parts.
• Monitor and analyze supplier performance data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Drive the implementation of APQP/PPAP processes with suppliers for new product introductions.
• Manage supplier corrective action requests (SCARs) and ensure timely resolution.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years experience in supplier quality, quality engineering, or manufacturing quality within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100) and quality tools (e.g., PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, Root Cause Analysis).
• Demonstrated ability to conduct supplier audits and drive corrective actions.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Bonus Qualifications

• ASQ CQE or CSSGB certification
• Experience with AI/ML-driven quality tools
• Familiarity with a specific ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
• Multilingual, particularly in a language relevant to the supply chain

Job Titles That Should Apply

Supplier Quality Engineer, Vendor Quality Engineer, Quality Engineer - Supply Chain, Supply Chain Quality Engineer, SQA Engineer, Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer - Supplier Focus, Procurement Quality Engineer, External Quality Engineer, Quality Specialist - Supplier Development

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.