Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality EngineerJob Description

We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to serve as a key link between suppliers and manufacturing operations, ensuring supplied components consistently meet quality, dimensional, and production requirements.

This role focuses on supplier audits, supplier quality improvement, non-conformance management, root cause investigations, corrective actions, and supplier development initiatives. The Supplier Quality Engineer will collaborate closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Procurement, and Quality teams to drive supplier performance and support operational excellence.

The position contributes directly to quality improvement efforts, supplier capability development, manufacturing performance, and long-term continuous improvement initiatives within a regulated manufacturing environment.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary supplier quality representative supporting suppliers and internal manufacturing operations.

• Plan, conduct, and evaluate supplier audits to assess quality systems, manufacturing processes, and compliance requirements.

• Lead investigations involving supplier-related non-conformances and quality concerns.

• Perform root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions.

• Partner with suppliers to improve manufacturing processes, quality systems, and overall performance.

• Monitor supplier quality metrics, performance trends, and risk indicators.

• Manage supplier non-conformance activities, including documentation, disposition, corrective actions, and follow-up verification.

• Collaborate with Engineering to interpret drawings, specifications, tolerances, and GD&T requirements.

• Support Manufacturing and Operations teams by addressing supplier-related production issues.

• Review inspection reports, dimensional data, and quality records to verify conformance of supplied components.

• Support supplier quality system improvements aligned with ISO-based quality requirements.

• Participate in internal audits and quality management system activities.

• Maintain supplier quality records within ERP and quality management systems.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives across supplier quality and manufacturing operations.

• Communicate quality expectations, findings, corrective actions, and improvement plans with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in Supplier Quality Engineering, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Quality, or a related quality discipline.

• Experience within manufacturing environments supporting production operations.

• Strong root cause investigation and corrective action experience.

• Experience conducting supplier audits or supporting supplier quality activities.

• Experience working directly with suppliers to resolve quality concerns and improve performance.

• Knowledge of supplier quality systems and quality management principles.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and quality documentation.

• Understanding of dimensional inspection principles and manufacturing quality practices.

• Experience working with machined parts, castings, forgings, coated components, or similar manufactured products.

• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or comparable quality management system standards.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively across Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Operations, Inspection, and supplier organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Aerospace, Defense, Medical Device, Precision Manufacturing, or other regulated manufacturing environments.

• Experience implementing or maintaining ISO-based quality management systems.

• Knowledge of machining processes and manufacturing methods.

• Understanding of dimensional inspection methods, tolerances, and GD&T.

• Internal auditor certification or experience conducting quality system audits.

• Experience developing supplier capabilities and driving supplier performance improvements.

• Familiarity with ERP systems and quality management software.

• Ability to learn and adapt quickly within evolving manufacturing environments.

• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning, collaboration, and process improvement.

Key Skills

• Supplier Quality Engineering

• Supplier Audits

• Root Cause Analysis

• Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA)

• Supplier Development

• ISO 9001

• GD&T

• Blueprint Interpretation

• Dimensional Inspection

• Manufacturing Quality

• Non-Conformance Management

• ERP Systems

• Continuous Improvement

Work Environment

This position operates within an onsite manufacturing environment and involves regular interaction with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Operations, Inspection personnel, and external suppliers.

The role supports quality improvement initiatives, supplier development programs, audit activities, manufacturing operations, and quality system compliance efforts. Limited travel may be required to support supplier visits, audits, and quality-related activities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of West Hartford, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, 401(k) with company match, Life Insurance, Disability Coverage, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Discount Programs, and voluntary supplemental benefits. Employees gain significant exposure to Manufacturing, Engineering, Procurement, Quality, and Operations leadership with strong long-term advancement opportunities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of West Hartford, CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in West Hartford,CT.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.