Quality Engineering Temp

Job Title: Quality Engineer
The Supply Quality Engineer works closely with suppliers to ensure that the quality of outsourced parts meets defined standards throughout the new model development process, from early design and tooling through new model quality evaluations and mass production launch. This role leads quality planning and execution for assigned suppliers, ensuring full part maturation and approval before mass production.
Work with suppliers to ensure outsourced parts meet quality requirements during new model development and through mass production launch.
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.
Achieve full part approval for all components prior to mass production, ensuring that quality requirements are met.
Evaluate supplier manufacturing processes during the new model development phase to identify the root cause of quality problems and set clear countermeasure direction.
Perform thorough quality evaluations of parts leading up to final part approval, using appropriate inspection and measurement techniques.
Schedule onsite meetings with suppliers to review problem details, agree on improvement plans, and follow up on implementation and effectiveness.
Support department needs by working flexible hours, including off-shifts, weekends, and overtime as required, and traveling to domestic and international supplier locations.
Experience in quality engineering, quality assurance, or supplier quality within a manufacturing environment.
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.
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., 2-year or 4-year degree preferred, or equivalent related experience in quality, engineering, project management, or supply chain.

• Experience completing supplier Quality Review Meetings (QRMs) and Design Review Meetings (DRMs).
• This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Greensboro, NC.

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.
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)
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