Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer (Rolled Steel)

Join a leading force in the energy transition, providing comprehensive solar tracker and software solutions for solar power plants. We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer with a strong background in quality control techniques, particularly those similar to automotive practices. This role requires an ability to solve problems effectively and implement change. You will work closely with suppliers and construction managers to ensure that product quality requirements are met from New Product Introduction (NPI) through production and installation.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with suppliers and construction managers to ensure product quality requirements are met.
• Provide rapid response to emerging field issues, assisting in containment at project sites and supplier facilities.
• Validate containment and root cause for quality issues, ensuring corrective and preventive measures are effective.
• Report back to headquarters weekly, escalating critical concerns requiring immediate attention.
• Lead and manage ISO audits, and manage supplier quality processes.
• Organize and manage documentation effectively.

Essential Skills:

• 5-10 years of experience in quality control for steel manufacturing or QC in aerospace or automotive industries.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• Proficiency in process improvement, quality assurance, and document verification.
• Experience with PPAP, CPK, supplier audits, and root cause analysis.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel with minimal advanced notice.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in leading ISO audits.
• Ability to use Arena QMS.
• Experience in ASTM and crush test destruction.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.

Work Environment:

This role is based in our new office located in Nashville, TN. You will work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, demanding a self-starter who can adapt to continual changes.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Nashville, Tennessee.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $44.57 - $60.10/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 Nashville, TN.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 2025.

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. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.