Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) Capital Equipment
Primary Location: Northbrook, IL - Hybrid, 3 days in office
Position Type: W2 Contract, 6 mos., Part-Time 20 hrs/week

Overview
TalentFish is casting a line for a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) Capital Equipment. This is a 6-month (9/23/25-3/17/26) W2 contract role in Northbrook, IL (3 days in office) with our premier client!

The Supplier Quality Engineer ensures that suppliers of capital equipment meet the organization's quality, technical, and regulatory standards. This role supports manufacturing audits by assessing supplier processes, documentation, and compliance with specifications, with a focus on mitigating sourcing and production risks.

What You Bring to the Role (Ideal Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in supplier quality or manufacturing audit roles, preferably in capital equipment or industrial manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of technical specifications, manufacturing processes, and quality systems.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance standards relevant to capital equipment.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Certification in auditing or quality systems (e.g., ISO Lead Auditor) preferred.
  
  What You'll Do (Skills Used in this Position)
  Audit Preparation & Execution
  
  
• Develop and execute audit plans for capital equipment suppliers.
• Conduct on-site and remote audits focusing on process controls, quality systems, and compliance.
• Document findings and manage corrective actions and follow-ups.
  Supplier Quality Oversight
• Monitor supplier performance and quality metrics.
• Review and approve supplier documentation including control plans, validation protocols, and inspection records.
• Support supplier qualification and requalification processes.
  Technical Compliance
  
• Ensure supplier adherence to technical specifications and engineering drawings.
• Verify that manufacturing operations conform to relevant industry standards (ISO, ASME, CE).
• Oversee testing and validation of sub-components to ensure performance compliance.
• Confirm supplier compliance with applicable safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering and regulatory teams to resolve technical non-conformances and ensure product integrity.
  Risk Management
  
• Identify and assess risks related to supplier quality and technical capability.
• Support mitigation strategies in collaboration with sourcing and engineering teams.
  Continuous Improvement
  
• Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Recommend process and product improvements based on audit insights.

Compensation Information
The expected salary range for this position is $45 - $55 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. TalentFish is committed to pay transparency and equal opportunity. The salary range provided is in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.

This role requires authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.

All offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check, which may include but is not limited to: reference checks, education verification, employment verification, drug testing, criminal records checks, and any required certifications or compliance requirements based on the end client's background check policies and applicable laws.

TalentFish is an employee-owned company pioneering a new realm in talent acquisition. We are redefining IT staffing by evolving AI, video screening, and our unique platform. TalentFish focuses on providing the best employee, consultant, and client experience possible.
At TalentFish we are an Equal Opportunity Employer; we embrace and encourage diversity!