Supplier Quality Engineer: Molding & Process Improvement

SSI SCHÄFER; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

SSI SCHÄFER is seeking a part-time 1099 Supplier Quality Engineer to assess supplier capabilities and drive improvements. The role involves working with suppliers and cross-functional teams to identify risks, investigate root causes, and communicate actionable findings.

Responsibilities include audits of capacity and processes, evaluation of injection molding tooling and equipment, and ensuring quality systems and documentation meet standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing/Quality) or related field.
• At least 3 years in quality engineering, supplier quality, manufacturing audits, or related audits.
• Familiarity with tooling and molding processes, and measurement tools.
• ASQ CQA or CQE preferred.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier capacity audits and production capacity assessments.
• Audit manufacturing processes, including metal/injection molding.
• Evaluate production tooling and equipment.
• Review quality systems and inspection methods.
• Perform risk assessments and drive corrective actions.
• Support supplier quality management and continuous improvement.
• Prepare clear reports and communicate findings.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Judgment and decision-making

Customer-focused collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Production tooling

Injection molding equipment

Metal injection molding processes

Manufacturing equipment

Inspection and measurement tools

Job description

SSI SCHÄFER is seeking a part-time 1099 Supplier Quality Engineer to assess supplier capabilities and drive improvements. The role involves working with suppliers and cross-functional teams to identify risks, investigate root causes, and communicate actionable findings.

Responsibilities include audits of capacity and processes, evaluation of injection molding tooling and equipment, and ensuring quality systems and documentation meet standards.