Supplier Quality Engineer: Defect Reduction & CI

Tree Top Staffing LLC; Town of Necedah (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Profit sharing

Vision insurance

Job summary

Tree Top Staffing LLC is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in Wisconsin to ensure incoming parts meet quality standards and to drive corrective actions with suppliers. The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, SCARs, and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years in supplier quality or receiving inspection, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills, with experience in metrology and inventory management.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quality, Engineering, or Manufacturing, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years in a Supplier Quality, Receiving Inspection, or similar role.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs receiving inspections on incoming materials using basic metrology tools (e.g., tape measures, micrometers, calipers).
• Approves or rejects materials based on specifications and quality standards.
• Issues and manages supplier corrective actions (SCARs) to address nonconforming materials.
• Conducts follow-ups to ensure effective implementation and closure of corrective actions.
• Assists with supplier development to improve quality performance.
• Quarantines and manages on-hold inventory, ensuring proper labeling, storage, and disposition.
• Leads sorting and containment activities to minimize production disruptions.
• Works closely with internal stakeholders to determine material disposition.
• Handles the processing and tracking of RMAs for defective materials.
• Collaborates with suppliers to resolve quality issues and coordinate returns or replacements.
• Maintains accurate inspection records, supplier quality performance metrics, and corrective action logs.
• Provides data and insights for monthly quality performance reviews.
• Works closely with Manufacturing, Operations, and Engineering teams to resolve material quality issues.
• Participates in cross-functional meetings to align on quality objectives.
• Supports the development of inspection processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Contributes to Lean and Six Sigma initiatives related to supplier quality.
• Will perform additional responsibilities when required.

Job description

Tree Top Staffing LLC is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in Wisconsin to ensure incoming parts meet quality standards and to drive corrective actions with suppliers. The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, SCARs, and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years in supplier quality or receiving inspection, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills, with experience in metrology and inventory management.