Quality Assurance Engineer

Location: Crawfordsville, IN | Hire Type: Direct Hire | Industry: Manufacturing

About the role

Sterling Engineering is partnering with an established manufacturer in Crawfordsville, IN, to hire a Supplier Quality Engineer. This is a hands-on role focused on improving supplier quality performance, resolving manufacturing quality issues, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has a strong background in supplier quality, ISO 9001, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and CMM programming within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier quality performance, track key metrics, and drive supplier improvements.
• Conduct supplier audits and new part approvals.
• Lead root cause analysis, 8D investigations, and corrective actions for supplier and production quality issues.
• Evaluate nonconforming materials and determine appropriate dispositions.
• Develop and implement CMM measurement programs and train quality technicians.
• Analyze quality data using statistical methods to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Maintain quality documentation, including PFMEAs, control plans, process flow diagrams, and work instructions.
• Support ISO 9001 compliance, procedures, and quality system improvements.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to resolve quality issues.
• Support Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and new product introductions.
• Participate in Kaizen events and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor and cross-train quality technicians.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5-7+ years of manufacturing quality experience.
• Experience managing supplier quality issues, audits, and corrective actions.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 quality standards.
• Experience with CMM programming and operation, or comparable CNC experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Experience with root cause analysis, 8D problem-solving, and corrective action processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Access, and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across departments.

Qualifications

• Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience with PFMEA, control plans, and supplier development.
• Continuous improvement or Lean manufacturing experience.

Benefits

• Work directly with suppliers to improve product quality and manufacturing performance.
• Take ownership of supplier quality issues and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain teams.
• Support new product launches and manufacturing improvements.
• Join an established manufacturing organization with opportunities to make a measurable impact.

Pay

$90,000 - $100,000 per year