Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Summary

The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of our products by collaborating with suppliers, developing and implementing quality control plans, and performing quality audits. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality engineering, excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality control plans for suppliers to ensure compliance with company standards and regulations

• Collaborate with suppliers to identify and correct quality issues, and implement corrective actions

• Conduct quality audits of suppliers to ensure compliance with company standards and regulations

• Develop and maintain supplier quality rating systems

• Investigate and report quality defects, and implement corrective actions

• Develop and maintain quality control procedures and documentation

• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions

• Participate in cross-functional teams to develop and implement quality initiatives

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and regulations, and apply this knowledge to improve quality processes

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related field

• 3+ years of experience in a supplier quality engineering or related field

• Strong understanding of quality engineering principles, including ISO 9001, AS9100, and relevant industry standards

• Experience with supplier quality rating systems and audit processes

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks

• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time (domestic and international)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related field

• 5+ years of experience in supplier quality engineering or a related field

• Certification in a quality engineering or auditing field (e.g. CQE, CQA)

• Experience with lean manufacturing principles

• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g. SAP)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

• Collaborative and dynamic work environment

• Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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.

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