Supply Quality Engineer- RELOCATION OFFERED

Job Description

Job Description

SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER

• Work with suppliers to ensure outsourced parts meet quality requirements during new model development and through mass production launch.
• Track, analyze, and report part tooling development throughout the new model cycle for assigned suppliers, and provide tooling approvals (tool GOs) at designated new model development milestones.
• Request and manage the receipt of all Quality Assurance Notice (QAN) documents from suppliers, evaluate technical content, and request countermeasures as needed to achieve part approval.
• Complete new model part-by-part reviews and conduct trial event parts inspections to verify conformance to specifications and quality standards.
• Lead New Model Reviews (NMR) to confirm full maturation of all parts prior to mass production, and provide status updates to the product quality management team.
• Document and share all concern items, analysis results, recommendations, and countermeasures with management for inclusion in New Model Evaluation reports.
• Complete supplier Quality Review Meetings (QRMs) and Design Review Meetings (DRMs) according to the established plan.
• Schedule and complete new model meetings and events with research and development teams in alignment with the model development schedule.

Essential Skills

• Experience in quality engineering, quality assurance, or supplier quality within a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment and collaborating with OEM suppliers.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including planning, tracking, and reporting on supplier-related quality activities.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing processes and part design.
• Hands-on experience with quality trials, inspections, and audits for new product development and launch.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and define effective countermeasures for quality issues.
• Familiarity with PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) and new product development launch activities.
• Understanding of plastic components and related manufacturing and quality considerations.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and standards such as ISO 9001.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, drawings, and supplier quality reports (e.g., QANs).

Additional Skills & Qualification

• Experience completing supplier Quality Review Meetings (QRMs) and Design Review Meetings (DRMs).
• Experience leading New Model Reviews (NMR) and coordinating with R&D during model development.
• Measuring experience using hand tools, micrometers, calipers, and advanced measuring tools is a plus

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Burlington, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $46.00/hr.

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.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Burlington,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 6, 2026.

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.

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