Supplier Quality Engineer | Hudsonville, MI

Salary Range: $81,000 - $114,000 depending on experience

Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for excelling in supplier quality engineer? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in Hudsonville, seeking experienced Supplier Quality Engineers to strengthen their teams.

The Opportunity

We are partnering with organizations in Hudsonville that are seeking Supplier Quality Engineers. These companies are committed to building strong teams and are looking for professionals who can lead initiatives effectively. By connecting with Pivot Group, you position yourself for roles that match your background and aspirations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supplier quality requirements and standards.
• Conduct supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Manage incoming material inspection and testing processes.
• Investigate and resolve supplier-related quality issues and non-conformances.
• Collaborate with suppliers to drive continuous improvement in their quality performance.
• Review and approve supplier quality documentation, such as First Article Inspections (FAI) and control plans.
• Monitor and report on supplier quality metrics and performance.
• Participate in new product introduction (NPI) processes to ensure supplier readiness.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial) or a related technical field.
• Proven experience in supplier quality assurance, auditing, and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) processes within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949) and statistical process control (SPC) methodologies.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis tools (e.g., 8D, Ishikawa diagrams, 5 Whys).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills for effective supplier relationship management.
• Experience with quality inspection techniques and measurement systems analysis (MSA).

Bonus Qualifications

• - Experience with statistical process control (SPC) software and analysis.
• - Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies.
• - Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or equivalent certification.
• - Experience with APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) and PPAP (Production Part Approval Process).
• - Proficiency in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) techniques like 5 Whys or Fishbone diagrams.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Supplier Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer, Supplier Quality Specialist, Supplier Quality Manager, Quality Engineer - Supplier Development, Incoming Quality Engineer, Incoming Quality Assurance Engineer, Product Quality Engineer - Supplier, Manufacturing Quality Engineer - Supplier, NPI Quality Engineer - Supplier, Supplier Performance Engineer, Supplier Compliance Engineer, Supplier Audit Engineer, Quality Auditor - Supplier, Component Quality Engineer, Materials Quality Engineer, Reliability Engineer - Supplier, Validation Engineer - Supplier, Process Quality Engineer - Supplier, Technical Quality Engineer - Supplier

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search—market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.