What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supplier Quality Engineer position at Actalent?
Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Supplier Quality Engineer who will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and efficiency of supplier components during the new model cycle. This position offers the chance to work with a leading automotive OEM, providing long-term opportunities and excellent benefits.
Responsibilities
- Track part tooling development, supplier status, and delays throughout the new model cycle for assigned suppliers.
- Request and manage receipt of all Quality Assurance Notice (QAN) documents from suppliers to evaluate technical contents and request countermeasures as needed to achieve part approval.
- Complete new model Part by Part Reviews and Trial Event parts inspection, providing countermeasure solutions for process quality-related defects and design challenges.
- Lead New Model Reviews (NMR) to confirm full Part Maturation of all parts prior to mass production. Provide status updates with the PQ management team.
- Provide analysis and recommendations to the Group Lead for preparation of New Model Evaluation reports to share all concern items and countermeasure activities.
- Schedule onsite meetings with suppliers to review problem details and set plans for improvement.
- Work a flexible schedule, including off-shifts and weekends as necessary, and be available for overtime to support department needs.
- Travel by ground or air to domestic and/or overseas supplier locations as required.
Essential Skills
- Proficiency in quality engineering principles and practices.
- Experience with PPAP, TS16949, and supplier quality management.
- Ability to communicate effectively with various engineering disciplines internally and with external suppliers.
- Capability to read and interpret blueprints.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $38.46/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 Type
This is a fully onsite position in Timmonsville,SC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $34 - $38