Supplier Quality Engineer (PPAP)

Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer (PPAP)

Job Description

The Supplier Quality Engineer (PPAP) supports the qualification, monitoring, and continuous improvement of suppliers for electro-mechanical medical device systems. This role focuses on part qualification, production support, and supplier performance management, while collaborating closely with both suppliers and customers to ensure that components and processes meet stringent regulatory and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support part qualification activities by working directly with suppliers on Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions, including detailed review and approval of PPAP documentation and data.
• Collaborate with customers on change management and PPAP-related deliverables, ensuring all requirements are clearly understood, documented, and met.
• Provide production support by investigating nonconforming material (NCM) and supplier-related quality issues, using appropriate quality inspection tools and techniques.
• Conduct root cause analysis and support the implementation and verification of effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for supplier-related issues.
• Manage supplier corrective actions (SCARs), including initiating, tracking, and closing actions while ensuring timely and sustainable resolution.
• Oversee a portfolio of approximately 40–60 suppliers, monitoring performance and driving continuous improvement in quality, delivery, and compliance.
• Apply knowledge of GD&T and inspection methods to review drawings, specifications, and measurement results for supplier components and assemblies.
• Support and participate in supplier audits and assessments to verify compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate change management activities with suppliers and customers, ensuring that changes are properly evaluated, documented, and validated before implementation.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to PPAPs, SCARs, NCMs, and change management activities in accordance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate effectively with internal cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers to resolve issues, align expectations, and support project and production timelines.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Buffalo Grove, IL.

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $38.50/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Buffalo Grove,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 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 : $36 - $39