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Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer
Job Description
The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for evaluating, approving, and improving suppliers of manufactured components, ensuring that incoming parts meet engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements. The role involves PPAP review, APQP participation, supplier audits, dimensional verification, defect investigation, and leadership in corrective action. This position demands hands-on exposure to precision manufacturing processes, strong GD&T knowledge, and experience working directly with suppliers in an automotive or equivalent manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and approve suppliers of manufactured components.
- Ensure incoming parts meet engineering drawings and quality specifications.
- Conduct PPAP reviews and participate in APQP processes.
- Perform supplier audits and dimensional verification.
- Investigate defects and lead corrective actions.
- Collaborate directly with suppliers to resolve quality issues.
Essential Skills
- Experience with APQP and PPAP execution.
- Expertise in supplier corrective action (SCAR), 8D, and root cause analysis.
- Strong knowledge of drawing interpretation and GD&T.
- Ability to conduct dimensional verification and capability audits.
- Experience in quality engineering for machined components, metal stamping, weldments/fabrication, injection molding, die casting, electrical/electronics, and rubber/polymer.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Preferred experience with IATF or ISO 9001 standards.
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Greensboro, NC.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $33.00 - $40.00/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)
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Greensboro,NC.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 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 : $33 - $40