Engineer Supplier Quality (Entry Level)

Job Title Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)
Job Location Type In Person
Location Chaska MN 55318
Job Type 6-Month Contract
Shift Schedule 8 Hours/Day Monday Friday Core Hours 9:00 AM 3:00 PM

We are seeking a detail-oriented Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to drive supplier quality improvements and ensure purchased materials consistently meet quality and manufacturing requirements. This role will collaborate closely with Product Management Procurement R&D Process Development Engineering Manufacturing and Supplier Partners to identify quality issues perform root cause investigations and implement effective corrective actions.

The ideal candidate will have experience in supplier quality investigations nonconformance management and corrective action processes along with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Execute daily supplier quality activities to improve supplier performance and material quality
• Partner with suppliers to ensure specifications quality requirements and expectations are clearly defined and achievable
• Monitor supplier performance metrics and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Serve as a key liaison between suppliers and internal stakeholders regarding quality concerns

• Investigate supplier-related manufacturing and material quality issues
• Perform detailed root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methodologies
• Work directly with suppliers to develop implement and verify corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Track effectiveness of corrective actions and drive sustainable improvements

• Evaluate and disposition nonconforming materials
• Collaborate with Incoming Inspection Manufacturing and Engineering teams to determine impact and resolution
• Develop plans to prevent recurrence of supplier-related quality issues
• Document investigations and quality decisions thoroughly

• Update and maintain:
  • Supplier Control Plans
  • Incoming Inspection Plans
  • Quality Documentation
  • Supplier Quality Records
• Author technical reports and investigation summaries
• Support supplier audits and quality improvement activities as needed

• Bachelors degree in:
  • Engineering
  • Quality Engineering
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Science-related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in:
  • Supplier Quality
  • Quality Engineering
  • Manufacturing Quality
  • Supplier Development
• Ability to read and interpret:
  • Engineering Drawings
  • Specifications
  • Technical Documentation
• Strong investigation and troubleshooting skills
• Experience identifying nonconforming materials and determining root causes
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

• Supplier Quality experience within:
  • Medical Device
  • FDA-Regulated Manufacturing
  • Biotechnology
  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
  • Other regulated industries
• Knowledge of:
  • Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Sampling Plans
  • Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA)
  • Statistical Quality Tools
  • CAPA Processes
• Experience supporting supplier audits and supplier development programs