Supplier Quality Engineer - Holt Area

Job Description:

Supplier Quality Engineer | Holt, MI

Salary Range: $80,000 - $113,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for excelling in supplier quality engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in Holt seeking experienced Supplier Quality Engineers.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

The Opportunity

We are collaborating with multiple companies in Holt seeking experienced Supplier Quality Engineers. These organizations value long-term fit and are looking for professionals who bring both skill and alignment. By joining our network, you gain access to opportunities tailored to your goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supplier quality improvement plans.
• Conduct supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Investigate and resolve supplier quality issues, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define supplier quality requirements for new product development.
• Monitor and report on key supplier quality performance metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers to enhance product quality and reliability.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in quality engineering, supplier quality, or a related role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100) and tools (e.g., FMEA, SPC, Root Cause Analysis).
• Demonstrated ability to conduct supplier audits and assessments.
• Experience with various manufacturing processes (e.g., machining, assembly, casting, injection molding).

Bonus Qualifications

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or other relevant ASQ certification
• Experience with advanced quality tools such as APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and MSA
• Strong data analysis skills, including proficiency with statistical software (e.g., Minitab, JMP)
• Demonstrated ability to lead and facilitate root cause analysis and corrective action (8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa)
• Familiarity with various manufacturing processes (e.g., machining, casting, injection molding, electronics assembly)

Job Titles That Should Apply

Supplier Quality Engineer, Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, Lead Supplier Quality Engineer, Vendor Quality Engineer, Supply Chain Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer (Suppliers), Quality Engineer (Supply Chain), Global Supplier Quality Engineer, Commodity Quality Engineer (Suppliers), Supplier Development Engineer (Quality Focus

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic-they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search-market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.

Required Skills:
• Minitab
• Resume
• Data
• Offers
• Supply Chain
• Access
• Support
• Product Quality
• Development
• Performance Metrics
• Root Cause Analysis
• ROOT
• Quality Management
• Assurance
• Analysis
• Compliance
• Salary
• Hiring
• Partnerships
• Corrective Actions
• Recruiting
• Compensation
• Supply
• Product Development
• Metrics
• Electronics
• Reliability
• Continuous Improvement
• Manufacturing
• Quality Assurance
• Suppliers
• Preparation
• Data Analysis
• Software
• Engineering
• Management


Salary Package:
$ 80,000.00 - 113,000.00 (US Dollar)