Description
Summary:
This hands-on Supplier Quality Engineer role involves taking ownership of supplier performance, product quality, and driving continuous improvement across the supply base.
Highlights:
1. Ownership of supplier performance and product quality
2. Lead corrective actions and prevent issues proactively
3. Drive continuous improvement using Lean/Six Sigma tools
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A well-established manufacturing environment is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to take ownership of supplier performance, product quality, and continuous improvement across the supply base. This role plays a critical part in keeping production running by ensuring suppliers meet strict quality, cost, and delivery expectations.
This is a hands-on role where you’ll work directly with suppliers, lead corrective actions, and prevent issues before they impact the floor. If you prefer solving problems at the root instead of reacting to them, this is your lane. This position is on-site daily in Bluffton, IN.
Supplier Quality Engineer Benefits and Compensation:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Short-term disability fully company-paid
Optional long-term disability coverage
Life and AD&D insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off and holidays
Travel assistance, identity protection, and financial planning benefits
Supplier Quality Engineer Requirements & Qualifications:
5+ years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or supplier engineering
Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC, and MSA
Experience leading root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why) and corrective actions
Ability to evaluate and qualify suppliers through audits and capability assessments
Experience managing supplier nonconformances from containment through closure
Comfortable working in both office and manufacturing environments
Must haves:
Must be able to independently conduct supplier audits, issue supplier corrective actions, interpret SPC data, and drive supplier quality issues from containment through verified corrective action closure.
Analyze supplier metrics (PPM, OTIF) and drive measurable improvement
Reduce incoming inspection reliance by improving supplier capability
Work directly with suppliers to improve cost, quality, and lead time using Lean/Six Sigma tools
Supplier Quality Engineer Preferred Background & Skills:
Experience in metal manufacturing, stamping, or industrial environments
Familiarity with ERP/QMS systems and supplier documentation control
Strong understanding of inspection methods and measurement tools
Experience supporting warranty or field failure investigations
Lean Six Sigma certification or formal continuous improvement training
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