Supplier Quality Specialist

ACTalent; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Supply Quality Specialist for a contract role in Birmingham, AL. The role supports supplier material quality, inventory management, and quality claims processing to minimize production disruption and maintain quality documentation.

Responsibilities include investigating supplier quality issues, documenting findings, and supporting containment and corrective actions. Requires 2+ years in supplier quality in automotive manufacturing and familiarity with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, inventory control, or related automotive environment preferred.
• Experience supporting supplier quality claims, material containment, and defect investigations.
• Familiarity with ERP, inventory management, and quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor supplier part inventory levels to support production requirements and material availability.
• Identify, investigate, and report inventory discrepancies and supplier material quality concerns.
• Support containment, segregation, and tracking of nonconforming supplier material.
• Investigate supplier quality issues and process quality claims and ticket submissions.
• Document supporting information including part numbers, quantities, defect descriptions, and inspection data.

Skills

Supplier quality

Inventory management

Quality inspections

Nonconforming material control

Data documentation

Cross-functional teamwork

Microsoft Office

Quality systems knowledge

Education

Associate/Bachelor's degree in Quality/Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Quality management software

Job description

Job Title: Supply Quality Specialist

Job Description:

The Supplier Quality Support Specialist is responsible for supporting supplier material quality, inventory management, quality claims processing, and nonconforming material control within an automotive manufacturing environment. This role works closely with Production Quality Engineers (PQEs), production teams, and suppliers to ensure material availability, investigate supplier-related quality concerns, support containment activities, and maintain accurate quality documentation. The position focuses on minimizing production disruptions, improving material quality visibility, and ensuring compliance with company quality requirements and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor supplier part inventory levels to support production requirements and material availability.

• Identify, investigate, and report inventory discrepancies and supplier material quality concerns.

• Support the identification, segregation, containment, and tracking of nonconforming supplier material.

• Investigate supplier quality issues and process quality claims and ticket submissions.

• Collect and document supporting information including part numbers, quantities, defect descriptions, inspection data, and photographic evidence.

• Maintain accurate supplier quality claim records and provide status updates on assigned issues.

• Review Red Table scrap reports and rejected supplier material.

• Evaluate available evidence to determine whether defects originated from suppliers, transportation, material handling, or internal manufacturing processes.

• Document findings and elevate unresolved quality concerns to the responsible Production Quality Engineer.

• Support containment, sorting, inspection, and material disposition activities for suspect or nonconforming material.

• Track quantities inspected, accepted, rejected, and held for further review.

• Communicate production-critical supplier quality issues that may impact manufacturing operations.

• Maintain accurate documentation within company quality and inventory management systems.

• Support Production Quality Engineers with supplier-related quality investigations and corrective action activities.

Essential Skills

• Strong understanding of supplier quality, manufacturing quality systems, and material control processes.

• Experience investigating quality concerns and documenting findings.

• Knowledge of inventory management, material tracking, and nonconforming material control.

• Ability to analyze defects and determine potential sources of quality issues.

• Experience with quality claims, ticket processing, and issue tracking systems.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.

• Ability to interpret quality reports, inspection records, and production-related data.

• Experience with material containment, sorting, and inspection activities.

• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality documentation systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred.

• Equivalent combination of education, quality experience, and manufacturing experience may be considered.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, inventory control, or a related automotive manufacturing environment preferred.

• Experience supporting supplier quality claims, material containment, and defect investigations.

• Knowledge of automotive quality standards and manufacturing processes preferred.

• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies preferred.

• Familiarity with ERP, inventory management, and quality management systems.

• Experience working within a fast-paced production environment.

Work Environment

The role requires daily interaction with Production Quality Engineers, production personnel, warehouse operations, and supplier representatives to support production requirements and resolve supplier-related quality concerns. Responsibilities are performed within a manufacturing environment and require adherence to all safety, security, quality, and confidentiality requirements.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Birmingham, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $33.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Birmingham, AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Birmingham,AL.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.