Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Title : Supplier Quality Engineer

Location : Muncie, IN

Overview : Sterling has helped build careers for thousands of professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.

Hire Type : Direct Hire

Benefits : Benefits from day 1 with almost 100% coverage! In addition to 11 paid holidays, 2-3 weeks vacations, 401K, etc.

Target Salary : $70,000-80,000

Bonus / Incentives / Stock Options : up to 15% annual bonus

Job Summary : Assess quality and ensure all products are free from defects and in compliance with engineering and manufacturing specifications and standards. The Engineer works to resolve any quality issues and provide guidance on process enhancements and improvements.

Job Duties :

Evaluate supplier PPAP submissions, including documentation such as warrants, PFCs, FMEAs, control plans, and related materials for product approval

Collaborate with suppliers, production teams, and engineers to identify and resolve quality issues

Assess the quality and approval status of critical components from suppliers

Partner with project teams to define deliverables and ensure alignment with quality standards

Assign parts and assemblies to the appropriate design engineer for review and approval

Apply Six Sigma, SPC, and DOE methodologies to reduce defects in casted and forged components

Conduct supplier audits, create action plans for improvements, and monitor progress until completion

Utilize SAP to evaluate inventory impact and manage necessary adjustments

Work proactively with suppliers to implement corrective actions and prevent recurrence of quality issues

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field

Minimum of 2 years of practical experience with manufacturing and engineering processes

Familiarity with production workflows, methods, and principles

Experience collaborating with both internal teams and external suppliers or customers

Proficiency in software applications such as Microsoft Office, Outlook, and ERP systems

Strong skills in statistical analysis and quality assurance techniques

Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% of the time

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.