Supplier Quality Managers play a critical role in ensuring that components and systems sourced from external suppliers meet rigorous quality and performance standards before they reach production lines. This is an opportunity to register your interest in future Supplier Quality Manager positions where you could drive supplier compliance, manage quality issues, and help shape the reliability of engineered products. Please note the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy. About the opportunity This role could sit within a quality or engineering team focused on supplier oversight, qualification, and continuous improvement. You would work with cross-functional partners—including procurement, engineering, and manufacturing—to establish supplier quality expectations, monitor performance against specifications, and resolve quality escapes before they impact delivery. The work could involve leading supplier audits, coordinating corrective actions, and collaborating with engineering teams to strengthen design standards and supplier capabilities. Typical role overview

Location:

Boston, Massachusetts, USA Type:

Contract

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Full-time Rate:

$560-$800 per day

Domain:

Supplier quality management

• quality systems

• manufacturing What you would do Typical responsibilities could include: Managing supplier quality performance through metrics, scorecards, and regular performance reviews Conducting supplier audits and assessments against quality standards and regulatory requirements Coordinating corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) with suppliers to address quality issues Collaborating with engineering and procurement teams to define supplier quality specifications and acceptance criteria Leading a small team or coordinating across multiple suppliers to drive compliance and process improvement Maintaining quality management system (QMS) documentation and supplier qualification records Investigating quality escapes and implementing systemic improvements to prevent recurrence Supporting supplier training and capability development programs What you could bring Most roles of this type require the following: Must-have 5-10 years of supplier quality, quality engineering, or quality management experience Proven experience managing supplier compliance and quality systems (QMS) 1-2 years of experience leading or mentoring a team Background in engineering, industrial engineering, or a related discipline Knowledge of quality standards (ISO 9001, ISO 13485, or equivalent) and statistical quality methods Strong communication and problem-solving skills Authorization to work in the United States Nice-to-have Experience with automotive, medical device, aerospace, or other regulated manufacturing environments Proficiency with quality management software and data analytics Familiarity with Six Sigma, Lean, or continuous improvement methodologies Project management or cross-functional coordination experience What roles of this type could offer Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role: Opportunity to influence product quality and supplier reliability across multiple partners Experience working with complex supply chains and engineering teams in a regulated or high-precision environment Potential for progression toward senior quality or operations leadership roles Exposure to quality systems, compliance frameworks, and continuous improvement methodologies Collaborative, cross-functional work environment with clear accountability for quality outcomes Contract-based flexibility and the ability to make a measurable impact on supplier performance and product integrity About Specialist Staffing Group We are a specialist recruitment firm connecting talented professionals with leading organizations across engineering, quality, manufacturing, and related disciplines. Our mission is to match skilled engineers and quality professionals with roles where their expertise creates real impact. We work with clients across regulated and high-precision industries to build teams that drive quality, innovation, and operational excellence. How to register interest If you are interested in being added to our database to be considered for future opportunities, registering is quick and easy. No cover letter required. We will be in touch when we are instructed on these roles to discuss the next step in your career. Please note that the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy or any guarantee of future vacancies, and by responding to this advert you agree to us adding your details to our database for future opportunities.