Supplier Quality Engineer (manufacturing / machine shop)

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

70+ year-old (and growing!) machined components engineering & manufacturing company has an IMMEDIATE opening for a Supplier Quality Engineer.

Direct-hire position with competitive benefits –includes profit sharing, 401K match, generous PTO, health/dental, and more!

Duties:

• Develop, implement, and maintain supplier quality assurance processes within a high-mix, low-volume machining environment
• Analyze quality performance data, conduct regular 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 contributing to the delivery of high-quality products to customers
• Communicate daily with suppliers (verbal and via email)
• Reviewing mechanical blueprints
• On occasion, support the quality department with measurements/inspections, creating inspection sheets/quality plans, etc.
• Help utilize process automation and data management tools (Power BI, Power Automate) to modernize quality workflows, improve data visibility, and streamline supply chain management

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline preferred (Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, etc.)
• 0-7 years of post-graduate experience – will consider all levels!
• Experience working in a machine shop / manufacturing environment (will consider applicable internship experience)
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read blueprints
• Experience developing, implementing, and coordinating supplier quality processes a plus
• Experience or training with data analysis and tools such as Power BI, Power Automate, Tableau, or similar, a plus
• Familiarity working with Statistical Process Control (SPC) software a plus
• Strong Microsoft Excel experience
• Ability to pass a drug test
• Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship

Salary: $75-100K