Supplier Quality Engineer — Drive Supplier Improvement & Quality

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

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Plainwell, MI is building a network of manufacturers seeking experienced Supplier Quality Engineers. We partner with West Michigan companies to identify professionals who match both skill and long-term fit.

Joining our network provides access to opportunities tailored to your goals, with emphasis on sustained career growth, competitive compensation, and industry-relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• 3+ years experience in supplier quality or quality engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001, IATF 16949) and quality tools (PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, 8D).
• Experience conducting supplier audits and driving corrective actions.
• Experience with processes such as machining, injection molding, casting, welding.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supplier quality improvement plans.
• Conduct supplier audits to assess compliance and identify areas for improvement.
• Investigate and resolve supplier-related quality issues and non-conformances.
• Collaborate with sourcing and engineering to qualify new suppliers and parts.
• Monitor and report on key supplier quality performance metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for supplier quality processes.
• Participate in the selection and evaluation of new suppliers.
• Ensure supplier adherence to company quality standards and specifications.

Skills

Quality engineering

Audits

Root cause analysis

Sourcing collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

PPAP

APQP

FMEA

SPC

MSA

8D

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Plainwell, MI is building a network of manufacturers seeking experienced Supplier Quality Engineers. We partner with West Michigan companies to identify professionals who match both skill and long-term fit.

Joining our network provides access to opportunities tailored to your goals, with emphasis on sustained career growth, competitive compensation, and industry-relevant experience.