About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Largest heavy-duty truck manufacturer in North America and a leading producer of medium-duty trucks and specialized commercial vehicles.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring a Supplier Quality Engineer on an 18-month contract (possibility of conversion). This hybrid role works 4 days on-site and 1 day remote, standard hours 7:00 AM–4:00 PM. Entry-level candidates and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

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What You’ll Do

• Work with suppliers to monitor performance and ensure timely, effective corrective actions are implemented.
• Manage resolution of supplier technical issues to maintain uninterrupted production supply.
• Lead supplier performance improvement projects to increase capability and compliance with customer requirements.
• Document investigations, dispositions, and resolutions for quality complaints.
• Conduct supplier audits to verify product conformity and drive process standardization, waste reduction, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor and improve key supplier quality KPIs (DPPM, quality complaints, On-Time Ship compliance).
• Lead or support setting short- and long-term supplier quality goals.
• Champion root-cause analysis and problem-solving (8D, 5-Why, fishbone) with suppliers and internal stakeholders to prevent recurrence.
• Oversee containment actions at suppliers to mitigate impacts to Confidential Client products and programs.
• Support cross-functional teams on supplier quality matters.
• Travel domestically and internationally (approximately 30% expected).

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What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Process, Chemical) or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to present technical topics to suppliers and management.
• Knowledge of GD&T and MSA; practical machining/process background preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret metallurgical reports and requirements.
• Solid problem-solving skills and a solutions-focused mindset.
• Familiarity with supplier audits, supplier KPI tracking, and quality system expectations.
• Experience (or coursework/internship experience) with root-cause tools: 8D, 5-Why, fishbone analysis.
• Customer-focused approach to ensure supplier actions meet required expectations.

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Details & Compensation

• Employment type: Contract (18 months) — potential for conversion.
• Schedule: Full-time, 4 days in office / 1 day remote; 7:00 AM–4:00 PM.
• Pay: $38.00–$41.00 per hour.
• Location: Redford, MI (company site) with travel ~30%.
• Entry-level / recent graduates welcome.

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Why Apply via Careertakes

• Careertakes is a specialist third-party recruiting platform — we match you to Confidential Client and other relevant openings.
• Candidates will receive timely communication and access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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