Supplier Quality Engineer — High-Impact Machining

1st St. NW Inc.; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401K match

Generous PTO

Health/dental

Job summary

1st St. NW Inc. in Minnesota seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to develop and maintain QA processes for a high-mix, low-volume machining environment. The role emphasizes supplier collaboration and on-time delivery of quality components.

You will analyze quality data, conduct supplier audits, review blueprints, and support automation efforts using Power BI and Power Automate to streamline workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering preferred.
• 0–7 years post-graduate experience (entry to mid-level).
• Experience in a machine shop/manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Experience or training with data analytics tools (Power BI, Power Automate, Tableau) a plus.
• Familiarity with SPC software a plus.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Drug test pass.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain supplier quality assurance processes within a high-mix, low-volume machining environment.
• Analyze quality performance data, conduct supplier audits, and lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and supplier performance.
• Ensure products and materials from external suppliers meet the company’s quality standards.
• Certify compliance with industry standards and regulations while delivering high-quality products.
• Communicate daily with suppliers (verbal and via email).
• Review mechanical blueprints.
• On occasion, support the quality department with measurements/inspections and quality plans.
• Utilize Power BI and Power Automate to modernize quality workflows and streamline supply chain management.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Quality data analysis

Supplier quality management

Excel

Power BI

Power Automate

Tableau

Audits

Continuous improvement

Communication with suppliers

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Power Automate

Tableau

SPC software

Job description

1st St. NW Inc. in Minnesota seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to develop and maintain QA processes for a high-mix, low-volume machining environment. The role emphasizes supplier collaboration and on-time delivery of quality components.

You will analyze quality data, conduct supplier audits, review blueprints, and support automation efforts using Power BI and Power Automate to streamline workflows.