Supplier Quality Engineer - Niles Area

Supplier Quality Engineer | Niles, MI

Salary Range: $75,000 - $108,000 depending on experience

Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for excelling as a supplier quality engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting community growth. We collaborate with leading companies in the Niles area seeking Supplier Quality Engineers to lead and enhance their operations.

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 Niles in Berrien County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, Stevensville, and Dowagiac.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Niles region seeking Supplier Quality Engineers. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates - not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Usual Responsibilities

• 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.
• Conduct supplier audits and document findings.

Recommended Qualifications

• Familiarity with PPAP, FAI, and control plans.
• 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.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 audit requirements.
• Background in statistical process control and measurement systems analysis.
• Experience with ERP or supplier quality management software.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer or similar certification.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Supplier Quality Specialist, Quality Assurance Engineer, Supplier Quality Auditor, Quality Engineer, Supplier Development Engineer, Sourcing Quality Engineer, Incoming Quality Engineer, Vendor Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer

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.