Supplier Quality Engineer - Grand Rapids Area

the-pivot-group-careers; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 76,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Grand Rapids, MI is building its network of Supplier Quality Engineers. We partner with leading manufacturers in West Michigan to connect you with roles that emphasize supplier quality, audits, and continuous improvement.

Salary range listed from $76,000 to $109,000 depending on experience. Join a network that values real insight into candidates and aligns commute, compensation, culture, and career trajectory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• 3+ years experience in quality engineering, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems (ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949).
• Proficiency in quality tools such as FMEA, SPC, MSA, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and driving corrective actions.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supplier quality improvement plans.
• Conduct supplier audits to assess 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

QMS ISO 9001/AS9100/IATF16949

Supplier audits

Root cause analysis

Drawing interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

FMEA

SPC

MSA

Root Cause Analysis

Job description

Supplier Quality Engineer | Grand Rapids, MI

Salary Range: $76,000 - $109,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for excelling in supplier quality engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in Grand Rapids seeking experienced Supplier Quality Engineers.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Grand Rapids region seeking Supplier Quality Engineers. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates—not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supplier quality improvement plans.
• Conduct supplier audits to assess 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.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• 3+ years experience in quality engineering, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems (ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949).
• Proficiency in quality tools such as FMEA, SPC, MSA, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and driving corrective actions.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

Bonus Qualifications

• Certified Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt
• Experience with AS9100 or IATF 16949 quality management systems
• Strong data analysis skills, including Minitab or JMP proficiency
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor suppliers in quality improvement initiatives

Job Titles That Should Apply

Supplier Quality Engineer, Vendor Quality Engineer, Quality Engineer - Supplier Development, Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer, SQE, Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, Lead Supplier Quality Engineer, Supplier Performance Engineer, Supply Chain Quality Engineer, External Quality Engineer

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.