A Supplier Quality Engineer manages relationships with suppliers with a focus on improvement of product quality. Performs audits to ensure compliance with quality standards of their organization and regulatory standards.
Monday-Friday, flexible start time around 7:00 AM or 8:00
AM Travel:
Up to 30%, mostly domestic U.S. travel We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer for a direct hire opportunity in Anoka, MN. This role is with a global manufacturing company that designs and produces electrical connection, protection, thermal management, enclosure, and fastening solutions used across industrial and commercial applications. This is a strong opportunity for a hands-on Supplier Quality professional with experience in automotive, HVAC, electrical equipment, enclosures, industrial manufacturing, or related metal-based manufacturing environments .
Important Hiring Manager Notes:
Candidates must have experience from an automotive, HVAC, or closely related industrial manufacturing background . The hiring manager is especially interested in candidates with experience involving: Welding processes Steel or stainless steel components Steel/stainless tubing Fabricated metal parts Metalwork or related supplier manufacturing processes Candidates who are solely from a medical device background will not be the right fit for this role.
Responsibilities:
Serve as the primary quality liaison between suppliers, customers, and internal teams Lead supplier quality issue resolution, including RCCA, 8D, corrective actions, and containment Evaluate supplier corrective action effectiveness and supplier risk Partner with Engineering, Sourcing, Operations, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to reduce production and supplier quality risk Manage day-to-day supplier performance and supplier engagement Support supplier PPAPs, supplier audits, site visits, and continuous improvement initiatives Review and support Control Plans, FMEAs, process capability, and supplier quality documentation Establish supplier communication cadence and performance expectations Drive zero-defect culture and supplier performance improvement Lead and participate in Kaizen and continuous improvement events Travel to supplier sites as needed, up to approximately 30%
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing/Automation, Chemical, Materials Engineering, or related field preferred 3+ years of Supplier Quality, Supplier Development, Manufacturing Quality, or related quality experience Experience with automotive, HVAC, electrical equipment, enclosures, or industrial manufacturing suppliers Experience with welding, tubing, steel/stainless steel, fabricated metals, or related metalwork Strong root cause and corrective action experience, including RCCA, 8D, SCARs, and 5 Why Experience with Control Plans, FMEA/PFMEA, process capability, APQP, and PPAP Familiarity with
ISO 9001
2015; internal auditor training is a plus Lean, Six Sigma, CQE, CMQ, or CQA certification is a plus Strong communication skills with the ability to work directly with suppliers and internal teams Ability to coach, mentor, and train Quality Technicians or supplier quality personnel
Preferred Backgrounds:
Automotive supplier quality HVAC manufacturing Electrical equipment or enclosure manufacturing Steel, stainless steel, tubing, welding, fabrication, or metal component manufacturing Industrial manufacturing with
APQP/PPAP
supplier quality requirements
Compensation:
This is a direct hire position offering a salary range of $76,000 - $125,000 per year , depending on experience.
Pre-Screen Questions:
Please include answers to the following when applying: Do you have Supplier Quality or Supplier Development experience? If yes, how many years? Do you have automotive, HVAC, electrical equipment, enclosures, or related industrial manufacturing experience? Do you have experience with welding, steel/stainless steel, tubing, fabricated metal parts, or related metalwork? Have you worked with APQP, PPAP, FMEA/PFMEA, Control Plans, process capability, RCCA, 8D, or SCARs? Have you conducted supplier audits, supplier site visits, or supplier corrective action follow-up? Are you able to work onsite in Anoka, MN? Are you open to up to 30% travel? What salary range are you targeting? Are you authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship? When would you be available to start? Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply with an updated resume. #
GRPA Disclaimer:
This posting is for a recruiting/staffing opportunity. Company name and certain identifying details may be limited in the public posting. Final job details, compensation, and employment terms will be reviewed with qualified candidates during the screening process.
Pay:
$80,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off
