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Supplier Development Engineer

Actalent · Portage, MI · 5 days ago
On-siteEngineering$36.06–$40.86/hrContract

Actalent is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer to blend engineering expertise with project and people management skills, ensuring suppliers meet internal and customer quality standards. This role is ideal for an independent, proactive professional who communicates clearly and takes ownership of supplier performance and improvement initiatives.

About the role

This position plays a key part in supplier selection, new product launches, and continuous improvement initiatives within a precision machining and custom engineered components environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead onsite supplier audits and conduct detailed risk assessments to recommend and qualify suppliers.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and suppliers to align specifications, validate processes, and ensure products meet defined quality requirements.
  • Oversee the APQP process and review PPAP submissions, applying AIAG methods such as PFMEA, Control Plans, and Measurement System Analysis (MSA).
  • Provide regular, data-driven reports on supplier performance to internal stakeholders.
  • Support new product development by ensuring supplier readiness, capability, and alignment with launch timelines.
  • Drive cost and delivery improvement initiatives to enhance supplier performance and overall supply chain efficiency.
  • Champion continuous improvement projects both internally and with suppliers to strengthen quality, reliability, and productivity.
  • Communicate and resolve product quality issues found in production in a timely and structured manner.
  • Conduct internal and external audits of quality management systems and products to ensure compliance with applicable standards.
  • Lead problem-solving activities and root cause analysis to eliminate non-conformances and prevent recurrence.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
  • Engineering experience within a manufacturing environment, with a solid understanding of manufacturing processes and/or supply chain fundamentals.
  • Working knowledge of APQP, PFMEA, and process management methodologies.
  • Proven project management experience, including planning, coordination, and execution of engineering or quality projects.
  • Quality Management System (QMS) experience, particularly with ISO 9001 or IATF standards.
  • Knowledge of applied metrology, including measurement techniques and equipment used in precision manufacturing.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
  • Experience with statistical analysis for quality and process control.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly and concisely.
  • Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently, and assume ownership of projects and outcomes.

Qualifications

  • ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification is preferred.
  • Experience working directly with suppliers, customers, and cross-functional internal teams such as engineering, purchasing/procurement, and sales/applications.
  • Familiarity with AIAG tools and documentation related to APQP and PPAP.
  • Comfort working in a precision machining and custom engineered components environment.
  • Interest in professional development and long-term career growth within a quality and supplier development function.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $36.06 - $40.86 per hour. Individual compensation within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may include:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance.
  • 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).

Schedule

This is a Contract to Hire, fully onsite position based in Portage, MI.

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