Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer

The role of a Supplier Quality Engineer is to drive exceptional product quality that exceeds customer expectations while ensuring regulatory compliance and optimizing cost quality. This position focuses on effective and accurate supplier quality processes to guarantee product quality, cost-effectiveness, and the safe and efficient operation of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage supplier quality plans through appropriate risk analysis.
• Support ISO 9000 Quality Process Requirements.
• Support implementation of initiatives related to supplier processes and improvements.
• Ensure Corrective and Preventive Action plans are developed and executed at assigned suppliers.
• Evaluate the need for quality data/reports and provide required quality information beneficial to the specified processes.
• Perform supplier quality audits as required by the verification plan or by the Quality Manager.
• Identify non-conforming materials and workmanship, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective short and long-term corrective actions.
• Participate and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Write and submit reports as required for audits, inspections, rejects, root causes, etc.

Essential Skills

• Supplier quality
• Quality engineering
• Quality assurance
• PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)
• Root cause analysis

The role involves 30% to 40% travel.

This is a Permanent position based out of Hamel, MN.

The pay range for this position is $84000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

Loram is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Benefits for this role include a comprehensive package with company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; wellness programs; basic life and AD&D insurance; voluntary life insurance; company paid short-term and long-term disability coverage; 401(k) retirement plan including an employer match of 150% up to the first 6% you contribute to the Plan; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); behavioral health support; and leaves of absence. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, payroll charity contributions, adoption assistance and optional plans such as legal, critical illness, and hospitalization.

This is a fully onsite position in Hamel, MN.

This position is anticipated to close on May 4, 2026.

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

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