Quality Engineer - 27320

Job Description

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

Company Description

Whether you are seeking employment opportunities, or candidates for your open positions, iMPact Business Group is committed to providing our candidates and clients with unparalleled service and results. We leverage 200+ years of combined experience to develop Strategic Staffing Solutions that deliver best in class results while reducing overall costs associated with staffing initiatives. Our main focus areas of expertise are Information Technology, Engineering, Finance /Accounting, Business Administration/Process and Project Management.

Benefits:
401(k)
Comprehensive dental, vision, and health insurance
Life insurance
Professional development assistance

iMPact Business Group specializes in providing businesses with professional level Staffing (Contract/Project Staffing, Contingent/Direct Hire and Executive Retained Search). Since our inception, Impact Business Group has grown a recruiting and delivery platform that consistently exceeds our client's expectations. Besides providing you with training and the tools needed to ramp up quickly, we support you with a generous base salary, structured tenure pay increases and an uncapped commissions plan offers you an unlimited earnings potential.

Experience the difference a results-oriented service organization can provide. Our clients, candidates and employees leverage an uncommon work ethic to deliver uncommon results. The philosophy is simple: integrate Motivated People and companies together - iMPact - the difference!

Contact us today to learn more:
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Company Description

Whether you are seeking employment opportunities, or candidates for your open positions, iMPact Business Group is committed to providing our candidates and clients with unparalleled service and results. We leverage 200+ years of combined experience to develop Strategic Staffing Solutions that deliver best in class results while reducing overall costs associated with staffing initiatives. Our main focus areas of expertise are Information Technology, Engineering, Finance /Accounting, Business Administration/Process and Project Management.\r\n\r\nBenefits:\r\n401(k) \r\nComprehensive dental, vision, and health insurance\r\nLife insurance\r\nProfessional development assistance\r\n\r\n\r\niMPact Business Group specializes in providing businesses with professional level Staffing (Contract/Project Staffing, Contingent/Direct Hire and Executive Retained Search). Since our inception, Impact Business Group has grown a recruiting and delivery platform that consistently exceeds our client's expectations. Besides providing you with training and the tools needed to ramp up quickly, we support you with a generous base salary, structured tenure pay increases and an uncapped commissions plan offers you an unlimited earnings potential. \r\n\r\nExperience the difference a results-oriented service organization can provide. Our clients, candidates and employees leverage an uncommon work ethic to deliver uncommon results. The philosophy is simple: integrate Motivated People and companies together - iMPact - the difference!\r\n\r\nContact us today to learn more:\r\n*** Grand Rapids, Michigan: View phone number on ziprecruiter.com\r\n*** Tampa, Florida: View phone number on ziprecruiter.com\r\n*** Chat with us live: