Supplier Quality Engineer

A growing manufacturing organization is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to drive supplier performance, product quality, and continuous improvement across its supply base. This role is critical to ensuring materials and components meet quality, cost, and delivery expectations to support uninterrupted production.

This is a hands-on position where you’ll work directly with suppliers, lead corrective actions, and proactively prevent issues before they impact operations. If you’re someone who prefers fixing problems at the root instead of chasing them after the fact, this is a strong fit. This position is on-site daily in the Bluffton, IN area.

Supplier Quality Engineer Benefits and Compensation:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Optional long-term disability coverage
• Life and AD&D insurance with voluntary options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off and holidays

Supplier Quality Engineer Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field
• 3+ years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or supplier engineering
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC, and MSA
• Experience leading root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why) and corrective actions
• Ability to evaluate and qualify suppliers through audits and capability assessments
• Experience managing supplier nonconformances from containment through closure
• Comfortable working in both office and manufacturing environments

Must haves:

• Own supplier quality from qualification through ongoing performance management
• Lead supplier corrective actions and hold vendors accountable for resolution
• Partner with engineering and operations on new product launches and supplier readiness
• Analyze supplier metrics (PPM, OTIF) and drive measurable improvement
• Reduce reliance on incoming inspection by improving supplier capability
• Work directly with suppliers to improve cost, quality, and lead time using Lean/Six Sigma tools

Supplier Quality Engineer Preferred Background & Skills:

• Experience in metal manufacturing, stamping, or industrial environments
• Familiarity with ERP/QMS systems and supplier documentation control
• Strong understanding of inspection methods and measurement tools
• Experience supporting warranty or field failure investigations
• Lean Six Sigma certification or formal continuous improvement training
• Ability to influence suppliers and cross-functional teams without direct authority