Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description

As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for coordinating discussions with suppliers and verifying that quality standards are met for their products. This role requires spending the majority of the day on the floor, starting with a plant walk-through in the morning and then communicating with suppliers during the other half of the day. You will lead the resolution of any issues related to supplier components for all current products.

Responsibilities

• Identify floor/components defects, contain and support the floor with identifying replacement products, and ensure the product within standard gets back to the line.
• Communicate defects identified to internal teams and suppliers. Internal communication involves the supply chain, engineering, manufacturing, and regulatory departments.
• Push suppliers to resolve issues by initiating corrective action requests and implementing corrective actions while leading root-cause efforts.
• Implement and analyze metrics to drive down supplier issues.
• Support the development of supplier management standards and report on supplier performance.
• Write Return Material Authorizations (RMA) or Quality Deficiency Reports (QDR).
• Communicate with the floor to articulate problems and instill confidence that issues are being resolved.

Essential Skills

• Root cause analysis
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Supplier Quality Engineering experience (3 years)
• Experience driving root cause analyses and corrective/preventative action with suppliers
• Hands-on experience with products/processes (Containment Activities)
• Ability to understand engineering drawings and standards
• Experience with CPK, Systems Integration, and Quality Systems

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Certified Quality Auditor
• Lean Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt)
• Automotive OEM or Tier 1 Supplier experience
• Experience creating a supplier score card/supplier rating system
• Experience developing quality systems

Work Environment

Work hours are from 7 AM to 3 PM or 8 AM to 4 PM. You will work alongside other engineers and the Quality Manager. The majority of the time will be hands-on on the floor. Benefits include access to Udemy after 6 months, 6 paid holidays, and 2 weeks of vacation.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $44.00/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 Middleville,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 26, 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 : $40 - $44