Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer

Location: Horicon, WI (100% Onsite)

Duration: 24 Months Contract

Job Summary

We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to support quality planning and supplier quality activities within a manufacturing environment. This role will focus on ensuring product quality, driving supplier improvements, and supporting new product development and current production programs.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in quality engineering tools, problem-solving, and supplier collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Lead quality planning activities for assigned commodities across new product development (PDP), production, and continuous improvement initiatives

Participate in cross-functional teams to execute quality activities such as FMEA, control plans, design reviews, supplier audits, and risk assessments

Identify and resolve supplier quality issues for both new and existing production programs

Drive corrective actions (8D process) and ensure timely resolution of quality concerns

Manage Return Goods Authorization (RGA) and Supplier Change Requests (SCRs)

Support continuous improvement (CI) and value improvement (VI) initiatives

Utilize data analysis and statistical tools to investigate and resolve quality issues

Interpret engineering drawings and specifications, including GD&T

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)

0–3+ years of experience in manufacturing, quality engineering, or supply chain

Knowledge of quality tools such as FMEA, SPC, Root Cause Analysis, and Six Sigma

Ability to analyze data and solve problems using structured methodologies

Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills

Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks