Supplier Quality Engineer | Battle Creek, MI

Salary Range: $83,000 - $117,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for excelling as a supplier quality engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We collaborate with leading companies in the Battle Creek 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 Battle Creek in Calhoun County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Marshall, Springfield, and Augusta.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across the Battle Creek area seeking Supplier Quality Engineers who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Usual Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Recommended Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for supplier interactions.

Bonus Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience with ERP or supplier quality management software.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.

Job Titles That Should Apply

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

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.