Freelance Quality Engineer Irwin PA / Part Time 1099 PAIRSE26

Pro QC International North America
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Part-time
10 days ago

Job Description

We’re seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to assess supplier capabilities, evaluate manufacturing processes, and drive improvements that strengthen quality and production readiness. You’ll work directly with suppliers and internal cross-functional teams to identify risks, investigate root causes, and communicate clear, actionable findings.


Key responsibilities


  • Conduct supplier capacity audits and production capacity assessments.
  • Audit manufacturing processes, including metal injection molding and related production operations.
  • Evaluate production tooling, injection molding equipment, and other manufacturing equipment.
  • Review quality systems, technical documentation, and inspection and measurement methods.
  • Perform risk assessments and root-cause analysis; recommend and track corrective actions.
  • Support supplier quality management and continuous process improvement.
  • Prepare clear reports and communicate findings.
Qualifications


  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, such as Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Quality Engineering, or a related field.
  • At least 3 years of experience in quality engineering, supplier quality, manufacturing audits, production capacity assessments, or industrial process auditing.
  • Familiarity with production tooling, injection molding equipment, metal injection molding processes, manufacturing equipment, and inspection and measurement tools.
  • ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) preferred.
  • ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification preferred.
Skills


  • Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
  • Sound independent judgment and decision-making.
  • Customer-focused approach and the ability to work effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Job Type: Part Time | 1099 Contractor

Project Duration:
TBD
Note: This is a 1099 contract role – project duration may vary based on client needs

Shift Hours:CURRENT PROJECT: regular day shift.
Note: As a 1099 contractor, project schedules may vary depending on site availability

Location: Must be able to travel around Pittsburgh/Irwin, PA and nearby areas    

Numbers & Facts

LocationPittsburgh, PA
Job TypePart-time

Skills

  • American Society for Quality (ASQ)unmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Auditingunmatched
  • Capacity Analysisunmatched
  • Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)unmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Corrective Actionunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Customer Relationsunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • ISO 9001unmatched
  • Injection Moldingunmatched
  • Machine Toolunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Manufacturing Auditunmatched
  • Manufacturing Equipmentunmatched
  • Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
  • Metal Moldingunmatched
  • Molding Processesunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Process Manufacturingunmatched
  • Project Scheduleunmatched
  • Quality Engineeringunmatched
  • Quality Managementunmatched
  • Reporting Skillsunmatched
  • Risk Analysisunmatched
  • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
  • Technical Writingunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Quality Managementunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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