Supplier Quality Engineer - Whitehall Area

We partner with manufacturers across Whitehall 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.

• →Develop and implement supplier quality improvement programs.
• →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 define supplier quality requirements for new products.
• →Monitor and report on key supplier quality performance metrics.
• →Drive continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers to reduce defects and improve on-time delivery.
• →Manage the Approved Supplier List (ASL) and support supplier selection processes.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• 3+ years experience in supplier quality or quality engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001) and quality tools (e.g., FMEA, SPC, Root Cause Analysis).
• Demonstrated experience performing supplier audits and driving corrective actions.
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings and specifications, including GD&T.

• Experience with advanced quality planning (AQP) tools such as PPAP, APQP, and FMEA.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or other relevant professional certifications.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor junior quality engineers or technicians.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab, JMP) for process capability studies and data interpretation.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.

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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.