Manufacturing quality engineering

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I help manufacturing leaders identify and secure top talent Position: Supplier Quality Engineer

Location: Cleveland, OH area s area (Hybrid, ~50% travel)

Reports To: Supplier Quality Supervisor

Summary:

A well-established manufacturer is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to drive performance across its supply base. This role supports both supplier development and product quality initiatives, ensuring alignment with engineering and production standards. The position plays a key role in supplier qualification, compliance, and ongoing improvement—especially around cast and machined components.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the qualification process for new and existing suppliers in alignment with sourcing and corporate procedures.

Manage and support supplier quality activities including first-piece approvals, ongoing inspections, and control plan compliance.

Facilitate supplier understanding and implementation of product specifications.

Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions related to internal or external quality issues.

Identify and lead supplier development efforts, targeting inspection systems, quality improvement, and production efficiency.

Conduct and support supplier audits in accordance with standard QMS guidelines.

Establish supplier performance metrics and perform trend analysis.

Act as the key liaison between suppliers and internal quality teams.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.

5+ years of experience in supplier quality engineering, with a proven track record in supplier qualification and development.

Hands-on experience with cast and machined component quality management.

Strong background in quality audits and statistical analysis (familiarity with tools like Minitab is a plus).

Preferred certifications: ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).

Proficient with problem-solving methodologies and quality systems.

Strong communication skills and ability to lead discussions with internal and external stakeholders.

Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Working knowledge of inspection tools and measurement techniques.

Independent decision-maker with solid judgment.

Seniority level Seniority level Associate

Employment type Employment type Full-time

Job function Job function Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing

Industries Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Manufacturing, and Engineering Services

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Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Disability insurance

Student loan assistance

Tuition assistance

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