Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team. With a rich history of over 50 years in the compressed air solutions industry, we have expanded our operations globally, including offices in Chicago and facilities in the United States and China. As part of our team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our products through meticulous PPAP documentation and validation processes.

Responsibilities

• Create, review, and document PPAPs.
• Receive supplier deviations through the PPAP email inbox, including assigned parts and associated pictures.
• Validate PPAPs and communicate with suppliers via email, meetings, and calls.
• Collaborate with internal engineers to confirm and submit PPAPs in a designated PPAP folder.
• Travel to customer sites, mostly within the USA, for PPAP validations (approximately 30% travel, once a month).
• Perform PPAPs for various areas including fabrication, machining, wire harness, tubing, piping, injection molding, and pressure tanks.
• Focus on documentation while the rest of the internal team handles Quality Audits, Improvements, and Quality Management.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology field.
• 3 years of experience in APQP/PPAP documentation (creation and validation).
• Familiarity with Supplier Quality in Fabrication (welding, MIG, TIG, grinding, shearing, steel, sheet metal, material strengths/weaknesses).
• Level 3 PPAP minimum.
• Familiarity with GD&T for 2D Drawings and measurement data.
• Experience in assemblies review and handling supplier deviations up to 5 components (Fabrication: 3 parts; Machining: 5 parts).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing software.
• Experience with FMEA and quality audits.

Work Environment

You will have your own cubicle upstairs with the product team. This is primarily a desk job with occasional travel to customer sites once a month. Working hours are flexible, with options between 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM or 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $47.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Michigan City,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 2, 2025.

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.

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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $45 - $47