Supplier Quality Engineer: Data-Driven Quality & CI Leader

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

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.