We are looking to build our supplier quality capability with a Supplier Quality Specialist who could take ownership of quality assurance and compliance across our supplier network. This is an opportunity to register your interest in permanent roles where you could drive standards, manage relationships and ensure that supplier-delivered components and systems meet our engineering and regulatory requirements. Please note the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy. About the opportunity Roles of this type sit within engineering and operations teams where supplier quality directly impacts product delivery and customer satisfaction. You could be responsible for qualifying suppliers, auditing manufacturing processes, managing corrective actions and ensuring alignment with quality management systems (QMS) standards. The work could span initial supplier assessment through ongoing performance monitoring, with scope to influence how suppliers integrate into our product development and manufacturing workflows. Typical role overview

Location:

USA, Nationwide Type:

Permanent

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Full-time Salary:

$100,000 - $150,000 per annum

Domain:

Engineering

• Supplier Quality

• Manufacturing What you would do Typical responsibilities could include: Developing and implementing supplier qualification criteria aligned with engineering and quality standards Conducting supplier audits, assessments and quality system reviews to verify compliance with design and manufacturing specifications Managing supplier scorecards, performance metrics and quality KPIs to track compliance and identify improvement opportunities Coordinating corrective action requests (CARs) and non-conformance resolution with suppliers Collaborating with engineering, procurement and operations teams to address quality issues and prevent field failures Leading cross-functional meetings to resolve supplier quality concerns and drive continuous improvement Documenting quality findings, audit results and supplier performance data in the QMS Supporting supplier on-boarding and helping establish quality baselines for new supply relationships Mentoring junior quality team members and contributing to team capability development What you could bring Most roles of this type require the following: Must-have 5-10 years of supplier quality, quality engineering or manufacturing quality experience Demonstrated expertise in quality management systems (QMS) and supplier audit methodologies Knowledge of design standards, manufacturing processes and testing protocols Experience with CAD review, design control and specification verification Proficiency in corrective action management and non-conformance handling 1-2 years leading or mentoring quality team members Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field Authorization to work in the United States Nice-to-have Experience with automotive, medical device, aerospace or regulated manufacturing environments Familiarity with

ISO 9001, ISO

13485 or equivalent QMS certifications Knowledge of Cpk, statistical process control (SPC) or design of experiments (DOE) Project management experience or PMP certification 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 shape supplier capability and raise quality standards across the supply chain Scope to work directly with engineering teams on design verification and manufacturing integration Potential progression toward senior quality or quality leadership roles Professional development in quality systems, advanced audit techniques and supplier management Involvement in continuous improvement initiatives that directly impact product delivery Competitive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, 401(k) and flexible work arrangements where applicable About Specialist Staffing Group Specialist Staffing Group partners with leading organizations to identify and place skilled engineering and operations professionals. We work across manufacturing, product development, quality and supply chain disciplines, helping candidates find roles where technical expertise and business impact align. 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.