Supplier Quality Engineer

As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will enable cost reduction and part quality improvement initiatives by collaborating with supply chain and engineering teams. You will engage in cross-functional supplier management teams to select and enhance suppliers and contract manufacturers. Your role will involve creating supplier quality improvement plans, conducting supplier audits, and implementing corrective actions to ensure optimal quality metrics and reports.

Responsibilities

• Participate in cross-functional supplier management teams to select and improve suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Create and implement supplier quality improvement plans and perform supplier audits.
• Work with suppliers on product quality plans (PQP) for critical parts and validate their effectiveness.
• Execute supplier audits using SSQA principles to identify and drive improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing engineering to review supplier specifications and improve supplier effectiveness.
• Develop and deploy risk mitigation strategies during pre-production phases for successful new product launches.
• Manage risks associated with changes in materials or processes and support change notification documentation.
• Ensure suppliers implement processes aligned with change control expectations.
• Identify and implement quality assurance inspection plans to support zero supplier defects.
• Utilize SPC tools to identify process control variances in the supplier base.
• Drive improvements through automated data management and information systems.

• Experience in supplier quality, quality engineering, process improvement, and supplier audit.
• Proficiency with tools such as pFMEA, PQP, SPC, and knowledge of electromechanical assembly and semiconductors.
• A technical Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree and 3 years of experience.
• Certifications such as ASQ QE, ASQ CQM/OE, ASQ/RAB Lead Auditor, ASQ QA, ASQ CSQP, Six Sigma Green or Black Belt.

• Strong initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Results-oriented with a bias toward action.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Assertive team player with good situational awareness.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, up to 50% of the time.

The position requires working onsite with customers daily, except when traveling to suppliers. The role involves occasional domestic and international travel, targeting 25% with potential bursts to 50%.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Waltham, MA.

The pay range for this position is $92000.00 - $116000.00/yr.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Commuter Benefits
• Life and Accident Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Identity Theft Remediation Emergency Travel Assistance

This is a fully onsite position in Waltham,MA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 2026.

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $92,000 - $116,000