Supplier Quality Engineer — Drive Continuous Improvement & Compliance

the-pivot-group-careers; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 81,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is actively seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer for opportunities in Wyoming, MI. The role involves developing supplier quality improvement plans, performing supplier audits, driving corrective actions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet quality standards.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in engineering, 3+ years in manufacturing quality roles, and strong knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100, FMEA, SPC, and PPAP/APQP processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in quality engineering, supplier quality, or a related role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems (ISO 9001, AS9100) and quality tools (FMEA, SPC, Root Cause Analysis, 8D).
• Demonstrated ability to conduct supplier audits, assessments, and drive corrective actions.
• Experience with various manufacturing processes (machining, injection molding, welding, assembly).
• Lean Six Sigma familiarity; Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.
• Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams for problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Strong data analysis skills with statistical software (Minitab, JMP).
• ASQ certifications (CSQE, CQE, CQA) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supplier quality improvement plans.
• Conduct supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Investigate and resolve supplier quality issues, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define supplier quality requirements for new product development.
• Monitor and report on key supplier quality performance metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers to enhance product quality and reliability.
• Review and approve supplier PPAP submissions and other quality-related documentation.

Skills

Quality engineering

Supplier audits

Root cause analysis

8D problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelors in engineering or related field

ASQ certifications (CSQE, CQE, CQA)

Tools

FMEA

SPC

PPAP

APQP

MSA

Minitab/JMP

Job description

The Pivot Group Network is actively seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer for opportunities in Wyoming, MI. The role involves developing supplier quality improvement plans, performing supplier audits, driving corrective actions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet quality standards.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in engineering, 3+ years in manufacturing quality roles, and strong knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100, FMEA, SPC, and PPAP/APQP processes.