Tactical Supplier Quality Engineer – Blackhawk Village, IA
The Tactical Supplier Quality Engineer supports manufacturing operations by collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to resolve quality issues, manage containment activities, and drive corrective actions. This role focuses on improving product quality and minimizing production impact through data analysis, quality system management, and cross-functional coordination. The position requires strong technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication to enhance supplier quality processes and standards.
About Careertakes
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Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with suppliers to contain and resolve supplier quality issues and support rapid-response containment efforts
- Coordinate containment activities for both quality and design concerns to minimize production impact
- Initiate and manage corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for recurring supplier quality problems that affect yield, downtime, or rework
- Manage supplier quality data, dispositions, and related transactions using enterprise systems (e.g., SAP)
- Support manufacturing operations through nonconformance communication and cross-functional problem-solving
- Create, process, and manage purchase orders for supplier containment and quality-related services
- Provide guidance on quality engineering processes and documentation
- Develop, document, and continuously improve supplier quality processes and standards
- Partner with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to drive process improvements
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in an engineering discipline (manufacturing, quality, industrial, reliability, or design)
- Experience with quality systems and engineering software (SAP, Windchill, Excel, Microsoft Office)
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, product models, and GD&T
- Strong verbal and written communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Technical background from education, internship, co-op, or professional experience
- Understanding of manufacturing processes and quality control principles
- Excellent organization, prioritization, and time-management skills
- Flexibility to support manufacturing operations and business needs as required
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with product lifecycle management, engineering data management, and supplier quality systems
- Hands-on use of inspection and measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, profilometers)
- Familiarity with quality analysis tools and methods (Pareto, histograms, control plans, basic statistics)
- Demonstrated problem-solving experience and CAPA implementation
- Ability to lead initiatives and influence stakeholders without direct authority
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, Science, or a related technical discipline — or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- Entry-level candidates with relevant coursework, internships, co-ops, or project experience are encouraged to apply
Compensation & Benefits
- Base pay: $35.00 – $39.00 USD per hour (range reflects base pay only; benefits not included)
- Contract duration: 1+ year (position shown as contract)
- Medical, dental, and vision available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility rules
Worksite & Shift
- Location: Onsite in Blackhawk Village, IA
- Shift: 1st shift — 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
- Employment type: Full-time (contract)
Additional Information
- This role supports manufacturing operations and will require working closely with suppliers and internal teams to ensure minimal impact to production.
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Careertakes and our client follow all applicable U.S. hiring laws and nondiscrimination regulations for roles posted in each state.
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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