Supplier Quality Engineer - Coopersville Area

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Coopersville 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.

• →Develop and implement supplier quality improvement plans.
• →Conduct supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• →Investigate and resolve supplier-related quality issues and non-conformances.
• →Collaborate with sourcing and engineering to qualify new suppliers and parts.
• →Monitor and analyze supplier performance data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• →Drive the implementation of APQP/PPAP processes with suppliers for new product introductions.
• →Manage supplier corrective action requests (SCARs) and ensure timely resolution.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years experience in supplier quality, quality engineering, or manufacturing quality within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100) and quality tools (e.g., PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, Root Cause Analysis).
• Demonstrated ability to conduct supplier audits and drive corrective actions.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

• ASQ CQE or CSSGB certification
• Experience with AI/ML-driven quality tools
• Familiarity with a specific ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
• Multilingual, particularly in a language relevant to the supply chain

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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.