Supplier Quality Engineer: Lead Quality & Supplier Excellence

the-pivot-group-careers; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is seeking a skilled Supplier Quality Engineer in Lansing, MI to drive supplier quality initiatives, audits, and improvement plans with local manufacturing partners. This role emphasizes strong RCA, SPC, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver reliable supplier performance.

Candidates should have a technical engineering degree, 3+ years in quality engineering, and familiarity with ISO 9001/AS9100; relocation or hybrid options may apply to align with partner needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field required.
• 3+ years experience in quality engineering, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100).
• Experience with supplier audits, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Proficiency in statistical process control (SPC) and other quality tools.

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, 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.

Job description

The Pivot Group Network is seeking a skilled Supplier Quality Engineer in Lansing, MI to drive supplier quality initiatives, audits, and improvement plans with local manufacturing partners. This role emphasizes strong RCA, SPC, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver reliable supplier performance.

Candidates should have a technical engineering degree, 3+ years in quality engineering, and familiarity with ISO 9001/AS9100; relocation or hybrid options may apply to align with partner needs.