Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)

Location: United States (Must be authorized to work in the U.S.)

Experience Level: Intermediate

Our agency is partnering with a leading organization seeking a skilled Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to support and elevate supplier performance across their supply chain. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys working cross‑functionally, and is passionate about driving continuous improvement in supplier quality.

⭐ Job Summary

The Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible for managing, monitoring, and improving the quality of materials and components provided by external suppliers. This role involves conducting supplier audits, leading root cause investigations, driving corrective actions, and ensuring compliance with internal and external quality standards. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail‑oriented, and experienced in supplier development and quality engineering methodologies.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

Supplier Audits & Qualification

• Conduct audits to evaluate and qualify new suppliers.
• Assess supplier quality systems and verify compliance with industry standards.
• Perform routine on‑site audits to ensure ongoing adherence to QMS requirements.

Supplier Performance Monitoring

• Track and analyze supplier performance metrics.
• Identify trends and develop action plans to address recurring quality issues.

Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Actions

• Partner with suppliers to investigate defects or non‑conforming materials.
• Lead root cause analysis and ensure effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Issue and manage SCARs (Supplier Corrective Action Reports) when quality anomalies occur.

Supplier Coaching & Development

• Support suppliers in implementing quality tools such as SPC, Six Sigma, FMEA, and other process‑improvement methodologies.
• Drive initiatives to increase yield, reduce defects, and lower costs.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with procurement, engineering, and production teams to align supplier quality with organizational requirements.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain detailed records of audits, corrective actions, supplier performance, and quality documentation.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure supplier materials and processes meet all relevant regulatory and industry standards.

🧠 Required Skills & Expertise

• Quality Management
• Quality Engineering
• Root Cause Analysis
• ISO 9001
• Six Sigma
• Supplier Audits
• FMEA / DFMEA
• SPC
• Supplier Quality Management

📌 Additional Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• No visa sponsorship available

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Fremont, CA.

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

Featured benefits Medical insurance Vision insurance Dental insurance 401(k)

This is a fully onsite position in Fremont,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 2, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $100,000 - $150,000