Supplier Quality Engineer

Our client, a highly successful and growing manufacturing organization in the Muskegon, Michigan area, is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join their team on a 6+ month contract assignment with strong potential for direct hire. This is an excellent opportunity for a quality-driven professional who enjoys working cross-functionally, building supplier relationships, and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.  This role plays a critical part in ensuring supplier quality performance, compliance, and process improvement initiatives across the supply chain. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of supplier quality systems, root cause analysis, manufacturing processes, and industry quality standards. Our client offers competitive compensation, a collaborative team environment, and a company culture that values innovation, accountability, and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Perform supplier evaluation, selection, development, and qualification activities as part of the Source Selection team
• Review and process Purchase Orders, ensuring appropriate quality requirements are applied per contractual obligations
• Conduct onsite supplier source inspections, including witnessing First Article Inspections (FAI) and required testing activities
• Review supplier-provided First Article Inspection reports for accuracy and compliance to specifications and requirements
• Conduct supplier surveys, audits, and assessments to evaluate supplier Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Support third-party evaluations related to ISO 9001:2015, AS9100D, and related standards
• Monitor supplier capability and performance through supplier scorecards, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide guidance and support to suppliers related to corrective actions, preventive actions, and root cause analysis activities
• Assist suppliers in interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, standards, and contractual requirements
• Lead resolution efforts for nonconforming material through the Material Review Board (MRB) process
• Prepare supplier performance reports, quality metrics, and presentations for leadership and cross-functional teams
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Quality teams to ensure supplier compliance and product quality
• Support additional Quality Assurance initiatives and projects as assigned