Supplier Quality Engineer – machine shop Job Plymouth area,Minnesota USA,Quality Assurance

60+ year-old (and growing!) machined components engineering & manufacturing company has an IMMEDIATE opening for a Supplier Quality Engineer.

Direct-hire position with competitive benefits
-includes profit sharing, 401K match, generous PTO, health/dental, and more!

Duties:

Develop, implement, and maintain supplier quality assurance processes within a high-mix, low-volume machining environment
Analyze quality performance data, conduct regular supplier audits, and lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and supplier performance
Ensure products and materials from external suppliers meet the company's quality standards
Certify compliance with industry standards and regulations while contributing to the delivery of high-quality products to customers
Communicate daily with suppliers (verbal and via email)
Reviewing mechanical blueprints
On occasion, support the quality department with measurements/inspections, creating inspection sheets/quality plans, etc.
Help utilize process automation and data management tools (Power BI, Power Automate) to modernize quality workflows, improve data visibility, and streamline supply chain management

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline preferred (Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, etc.)
0-7 years of post-graduate experience
Experience working in a machine shop / manufacturing environment (will consider applicable internship experience)
Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read blueprints
Experience developing, implementing, and coordinating supplier quality processes a plus
Experience or training with data analysis and tools such as Power BI, Power Automate, Tableau, or similar, a plus
Familiarity working with Statistical Process Control (SPC) software a plus
Strong Microsoft Excel experience
Ability to pass a drug test
Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship

Salary:

$75-100K