Supplier Quality Engineer - Root Cause & CI

Sterling Engineering; Crawfordsville (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering in Crawfordsville, IN is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to drive supplier performance and resolve manufacturing quality issues. You will lead audits, 8D investigations, and corrective actions while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires a strong background in ISO 9001, root cause analysis, CMM programming, and the ability to read drawings, analyze data, and collaborate across functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• 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.

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 dispositions.
• Develop and implement CMM measurement programs and train quality technicians.
• Analyze quality data using statistical methods to identify trends and 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 ECNs and new product introductions.
• Participate in Kaizen events and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor and cross-train quality technicians.

Skills

Root cause analysis

8D problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

CMM programming

ERP systems

Excel/Access

Job description

Sterling Engineering in Crawfordsville, IN is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to drive supplier performance and resolve manufacturing quality issues. You will lead audits, 8D investigations, and corrective actions while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires a strong background in ISO 9001, root cause analysis, CMM programming, and the ability to read drawings, analyze data, and collaborate across functions.