Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer

The Supplier Quality Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring that suppliers meet quality, delivery, and compliance expectations. This position involves driving supplier audits and performance improvements, leading root cause analysis, corrective actions, and overseeing First Article Inspection conformance. The role requires aligning measurement and inspection methods with standards in partnership with metrology and CMM programming.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier capability assessments and audits to establish corrective actions and verify closure effectiveness.
• Lead problem-solving initiatives with suppliers by analyzing defect trends and executing improvement plans tied to KPIs.
• Review and approve supplier First Article Inspections and coordinate with source inspectors as needed.
• Partner with procurement, engineering, and operations to align expectations, resolve issues, and standardize requirements.
• Validate supplier measurement methods, inspection plans, and GD&T interpretation, collaborating with internal CMM programmers when necessary.
• Maintain accurate documentation, reports, and quality records according to procedures.

Essential Skills

• Two plus years of experience in supplier quality or quality engineering within discrete manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience driving corrective and preventive actions at suppliers.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems and familiarity with AS9100 or similar aerospace or defense standards.
• Experience leading or reviewing First Article Inspections and working with source inspectors or customer representatives.
• Proven problem-solving skills with measurable outcomes and the ability to analyze defect trends and implement improvements.
• Ability to read engineering drawings with GD&T and verify supplier measurement methods.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• CQE or CQA through ASQ, Six Sigma background, SPC and reliability testing exposure.
• AS912 FAI experience, supplier scorecards, APQP style readiness at suppliers.
• Familiarity with PC-DMIS or MCOSMOS, or close partnering with CMM programmers to validate supplier measurement strategies.
• Background in government contracts or defense-oriented manufacturing is beneficial.
• Strong supplier communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with quality tools, SPC, and data reporting.

Work Environment

The work environment is onsite in West Hartford, CT, with potential travel to suppliers for audits and investigations. The role provides an opportunity to shape supplier quality standards and performance at a historic small arms manufacturer operating in regulated environments, impacting product quality and customer outcomes through cross-functional collaboration.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Hartford, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $57.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in West Hartford, CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 26, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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