Quality Engineer

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Job Description

Our client, a highly successful and growing manufacturing organization in the Muskegon, Michigan area, is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join their team on a 6+ month contract assignment with strong potential for direct hire. This is an excellent opportunity for a quality-driven professional who enjoys working cross-functionally, building supplier relationships, and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring supplier quality performance, compliance, and process improvement initiatives across the supply chain. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of supplier quality systems, root cause analysis, manufacturing processes, and industry quality standards. Our client offers competitive compensation, a collaborative team environment, and a company culture that values innovation, accountability, and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Perform supplier evaluation, selection, development, and qualification activities as part of the Source Selection team
• Review and process Purchase Orders, ensuring appropriate quality requirements are applied per contractual obligations
• Conduct onsite supplier source inspections, including witnessing First Article Inspections (FAI) and required testing activities
• Review supplier-provided First Article Inspection reports for accuracy and compliance to specifications and requirements
• Conduct supplier surveys, audits, and assessments to evaluate supplier Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Support third-party evaluations related to ISO 9001:2015, AS9100D, and related standards
• Monitor supplier capability and performance through supplier scorecards, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide guidance and support to suppliers related to corrective actions, preventive actions, and root cause analysis activities
• Assist suppliers in interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, standards, and contractual requirements
• Lead resolution efforts for nonconforming material through the Material Review Board (MRB) process
• Prepare supplier performance reports, quality metrics, and presentations for leadership and cross-functional teams
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Quality teams to ensure supplier compliance and product quality
• Support additional Quality Assurance initiatives and projects as assigned

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Quality Management, Engineering, or a related technical field

• 0-8+ years of experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Quality, or related areas

• Strong understanding of Quality Core Tools including:

• Process Flow Diagrams

• FMEA

• Control Plans

• MSA/Gage Capability

• SPC/Process Capability

• Error Proofing/Poka-Yoke

• Experience working within ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems or comparable industry standards

• Knowledge of AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements or similar industry standards

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills utilizing methodologies such as:

• 8D

• 5 Why

• Fishbone/Ishikawa

• Root Cause Analysis

• Experience supporting manufacturing operations or technical production environments

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to approximately 50%

• Comfortable working in both office and manufacturing plant environments

• Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Quality Management, Engineering, or related field

• Experience with AS9100 Quality Management Systems for Aviation, Space, and Defense organizations

• Knowledge of AS9145 APQP and PPAP requirements

• Experience supporting aerospace or defense manufacturing environments

• Familiarity with steel and aluminum alloy castings, forgings, and finish machining processes

• Experience working with complex assembly operations

• Titles Encouraged to Apply

• Supplier Quality Engineer

• Supplier Quality Specialist

• Quality Engineer

• Supplier Development Engineer

• Manufacturing Quality Engineer

• Quality Assurance Engineer

• Supplier Performance Engineer

• Contract positions

• Will be employed and paid hourly by iMPact Business Group. Benefits (medical, dental & vision) are available after 90 days of employment.

• Permanent placed employees

• Paid by and qualify for benefits in accordance with the policies of the hiring company.

• Submit your resume today to be considered for this position. A recruiter will review within a business day or two and will reach back out to you if they would like to discuss next steps.

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