Supplier Quality Engineer

About the role

Konik is partnering with a manufacturing organization in Wayzata, MN seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer (Direct Hire) to support supplier performance, manufacturing quality, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role involves developing and maintaining supplier quality processes, analyzing quality data, supporting internal manufacturing operations, and driving improvements that enhance product quality and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain supplier quality assurance processes to ensure materials and components meet company standards.
• Partner with suppliers and internal manufacturing teams to identify quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct supplier and internal process audits to verify compliance with quality requirements and manufacturing standards.
• Analyze quality performance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain quality plans, inspection processes, and documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and process reliability.
• Utilize data analytics tools to improve visibility into quality performance and supplier metrics.
• Support automation and process improvements using tools such as Power BI, Power Automate, and related platforms.
• Create and maintain reports, dashboards, and quality metrics to support decision-making.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to resolve quality and manufacturability concerns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment supporting quality, process improvement, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience developing, implementing, or coordinating quality plans.
• Understanding of statistical process control (SPC) methods, procedures, and quality systems.
• Experience analyzing quality data and identifying process improvement opportunities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas, and data manipulation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with suppliers and internal teams.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with supplier quality engineering, supplier audits, or supplier development.
• Experience with machining processes, manufacturing materials, and product manufacturability.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar business intelligence platforms.
• Experience with workflow automation tools such as Power Automate, Zapier, or similar.
• Experience with SPC software and Microsoft Office applications.

Pay

$81,000–$92,000