Supplier Quality Engineer: Quality & Continuous Improvement

Sterling Engineering; Crawfordsville (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering is partnering with an established manufacturer in Crawfordsville, IN to hire a Supplier Quality Engineer. This is a hands-on role focused on improving supplier quality performance, resolving manufacturing quality issues, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in supplier quality, ISO 9001, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and CMM programming within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5-7+ years of manufacturing quality experience.
• Experience managing supplier quality issues, audits, and corrective actions.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 quality standards.
• Experience with CMM programming and operation, or comparable CNC experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Experience with root cause analysis, 8D problem-solving, and corrective action processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Access, and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier quality performance, track metrics, and drive supplier improvements.
• Conduct supplier audits and new part approvals.
• Lead root cause analysis, 8D investigations, and corrective actions for supplier and production quality issues.
• Evaluate nonconforming materials and determine appropriate dispositions.
• Develop and implement CMM measurement programs and train quality technicians.
• Analyze quality data using statistical methods to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Maintain quality documentation, including PFMEAs, control plans, process flow diagrams, and work instructions.
• Support ISO 9001 compliance, procedures, and quality system improvements.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to resolve quality issues.
• Support Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and new product introductions.
• Participate in Kaizen events and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor and cross-train quality technicians.

Skills

ISO 9001

Root cause analysis

8D problem solving

Audits & CAPAs

ERP systems

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CMM programming

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Access

Job description

Sterling Engineering is partnering with an established manufacturer in Crawfordsville, IN to hire a Supplier Quality Engineer. This is a hands-on role focused on improving supplier quality performance, resolving manufacturing quality issues, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in supplier quality, ISO 9001, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and CMM programming within a manufacturing environment.