Supplier Quality Engineer | Adrian, MI
Salary Range: $82,000 - $116,000 depending on experience
Are you a skilled professional with a passion for excelling as a supplier quality engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building meaningful connections in the manufacturing community. We collaborate with companies in the Adrian area seeking experienced Supplier Quality Engineers.
We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan's manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.
This posting covers Supplier Quality Engineer opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Adrian in Lenawee County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Tecumseh, Hudson, Morenci, and Onsted.
The Opportunity
We collaborate with manufacturing firms in the Adrian area that seek skilled Supplier Quality Engineers. These organizations are dedicated to maintaining high standards and look for professionals who can contribute effectively. By joining our network, you position yourself for opportunities aligned with your career goals.
Usual Responsibilities
- Conduct supplier audits and document findings.
- Approve first article inspections and production part submissions.
- Work with suppliers on root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Maintain supplier scorecards and approved supplier lists.
- Support new product launches by qualifying new suppliers.
- Resolve quality holds and disposition nonconforming material.
- Review supplier quality data and track defect trends.
- Investigate incoming material failures and issue corrective action requests.
Recommended Qualifications
- Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for supplier interactions.
- Bachelor degree in engineering or a related technical field.
- Experience in supplier quality or incoming inspection in manufacturing.
- Knowledge of root cause tools such as 8D, 5 Why, and fishbone analysis.
- Familiarity with PPAP, FAI, and control plans.
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience with ERP or supplier quality management software.
- Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer or similar certification.
- Experience with ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 audit requirements.
- Background in statistical process control and measurement systems analysis.
Job Titles That Should Apply
Vendor Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Specialist, Quality Assurance Engineer, Supplier Quality Auditor, Quality Engineer, Supplier Development Engineer, Sourcing Quality Engineer, Incoming Quality Engineer
Work Authorization
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Why The Pivot Group Network
The Pivot Group Network 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. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.
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 at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network 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.