Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description

This position will be responsible to provide ongoing support to the business regarding supplier development/improvement activities supported by corporate metrics. You will work closely with the Materials/Purchasing, Sourcing, Branch Operations Managers, and Quality Assurance departments.

Responsibilities Include

• Conduct Audits and Evaluations for New Suppliers
• Review all self-assessments from potential suppliers
• Visit and evaluate suppliers’ quality systems
• Complete Supplier Audits
• Issue corrective actions and follow up on outstanding responses
• Participate in Customer Audits of Supply Technologies suppliers
• Issue monthly performance scorecard
• Issue supplier corrective actions and verify the effectiveness
• Perform on-site audits for poor performing suppliers or critical suppliers
• Identify areas for improvement in the supply performance
• Develop action plans for improving quality performance of identified suppliers
• Review and approve PPAP when supplier initiate changes
• Provide aging reports for rejections by branch, supplier, reason code, and dollars

Skills & Qualifications

3+ years of experience in the following-

• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Standards and familiarity with IATF 16949.
• Certified in auditing and experience auditing.
• Proficiency in APQP/PPAP’s and able to provide training to suppliers.
• Corrective action and improvement process including 8D, 5 why, fishbone analysis.
• Familiarity with various manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of material testing and evaluation procedures.
• Experience with gauging and inspection methods.

Ability to travel domestically 30-40% and about 10% to Canada/Mexico.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred
• Experience working in the Automotive and/or Heavy Truck industry
• ISO 14001 experience
• Gage Calibration and Gage R&R software experience
• Experience with Optical Comparator, Hardness Tester, Thread and Plug Gages
• Exposure to lean & Six Sigma
• Quality management system or supplier process/product audit experience

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mayfield Heights, OH.

The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $48.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Mayfield Heights,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.