Supplier Quality Engineer: Drive Quality & Improvement

the-pivot-group-careers; Hudsonville (MI); On-site; USD 78,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Hudsonville, MI is actively seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to develop and implement supplier quality improvement plans, conduct supplier audits, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure supplier readiness and capability.

This role focuses on monitoring supplier performance, resolving non-conformances, and driving continuous improvement in quality processes across manufacturing partners in West Michigan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• 3+ years experience in quality engineering, supplier quality, or manufacturing engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949).
• Proficient in core quality tools (e.g., SPC, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, APQP, PPAP).
• Experience performing supplier audits and driving corrective actions (8D methodology).

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 cross-functional teams to define supplier quality requirements.
• Monitor and report on key supplier quality performance metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for supplier quality processes.
• Participate in new product development to ensure supplier readiness and capability.

Skills

Quality engineering experience

3+ years

Quality management systems knowledge

Audits and corrective actions (8D)

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SPC

FMEA

Control Plans

MSA

APQP

PPAP

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Hudsonville, MI is actively seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to develop and implement supplier quality improvement plans, conduct supplier audits, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure supplier readiness and capability.

This role focuses on monitoring supplier performance, resolving non-conformances, and driving continuous improvement in quality processes across manufacturing partners in West Michigan.