Supplier Quality Engineer II

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 vacation, 401K, etc.

Target Salary: $70,000-90,000

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

Job Summary:  Responsible for ensuring supplier-provided materials meet quality standards and engineering requirements. This role focuses on resolving supplier issues, improving overall performance, and partnering with internal teams to strengthen supplier processes and capabilities.

Job Duties:

• Review and approve PPAP submissions and define requirements as needed
• Investigate supplier quality issues and lead root cause analysis using tools like 8D and 5-Why
• Partner with engineering, sourcing, and operations to improve supplier performance
• Conduct supplier audits and support corrective action implementation
• Track and report supplier quality metrics
• Support supplier development and cost recovery efforts
• Ensure compliance with quality standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AAR)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
• 3–6 years of experience in manufacturing or quality engineering
• Strong understanding of production processes and quality systems
• Experience working with suppliers and cross-functional teams
• Solid communication and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems
• Ability to travel up to 50%

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.