Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description
This Supplier Quality Engineer role supports the Global Quality Excellence – Regulations and Standards function by following established supplier controls processes and ensuring all required documentation is complete and accurate. You will focus on supplier communication, supplier qualification, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities, and sub-tier supplier qualification, working within defined company standards and procedures. As a technical specialist, you contribute as an individual contributor on projects, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to achieve quality and regulatory objectives while developing your professional skills and experience.
Responsibilities
Follow established supplier controls processes to ensure all supplier-related documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant with company standards.
Support supplier qualification activities, including initial assessment, onboarding, and ongoing monitoring of suppliers and sub-tier suppliers.
Create, execute, and maintain PPAP documentation and activities to validate supplier parts and processes in alignment with quality and regulatory requirements.
Conduct regular supplier outreach to gather, confirm, and convey information related to quality, documentation, and compliance expectations.
Create and maintain supplier records in systems such as Windchill and MAP Agile, ensuring accurate and up-to-date data for supplier controls.
Participate as an active member of project teams, contributing supplier quality expertise and collaborating with internal stakeholders to achieve project goals.
Apply technical writing skills to prepare, review, and update quality documentation, procedures, and records related to supplier controls.
Identify and define problems related to supplier quality or documentation that are not immediately evident and propose minor changes to systems or processes to resolve them.
Communicate primarily with internal contacts to coordinate supplier-related activities, clarify requirements, and support cross-functional collaboration.
Adhere to company policies, regulations, and standards while using specialized knowledge and skills in quality engineering and supplier controls.
Manage assigned tasks and smaller-scope projects with general supervision, ensuring timely completion and alignment with quality objectives.
Focus on self-development by building broad theoretical job knowledge and strengthening communication, organization, and adaptability skills.
Essential Skills
Bachelors Degree in Engineering
Approximately 2+ years of relevant experience in quality engineering, supplier quality, or a related field, depending on candidate fit.
Broad theoretical job knowledge in quality engineering or a related discipline.
Experience with supplier communication, including outreach, information gathering, and ongoing coordination.
Knowledge and practical experience in supplier controls processes and practices.
Experience creating and executing PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) documentation and activities.
Experience using Windchill for document and record management.
Experience using MAP Agile or similar systems for managing supplier or quality records.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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 remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
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.
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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.

Work arrangement
Yes