Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Title: Supplier Quality EngineerJob Description We are seeking a highly skilled Supplier Quality Engineer to perform quality control functions at suppliers' facilities and ensure compliance with contractual quality requirements. This role requires a strong ability to provide technical assistance, conduct quality audits, and initiate corrective actions to maintain the highest standards of quality and reliability. Responsibilities + Perform Quality Control functions at supplier's facilities, including source inspection and testing of products as specified by contracts and associated documentation. + Develop and control test and inspection instructions to ensure compliance with quality requirements. + Provide technical assistance to Incoming Inspection, suppliers, and other departments to prevent fabrication, test, and inspection issues. + Assist in the preparation of workmanship standards and initiate product design changes to enhance quality and manufacturing processes. + Conduct quality audits to determine the effectiveness of the Quality Program and report results with conclusions and suggested actions. + Prepare and initiate Corrective Action Requests for non-compliances and ensure their satisfactory closure. + Perform failure analyses on returned products and initiate corrective actions to prevent future issues. + Oversee sample, special, and qualification tests, and assist in failure analysis during product returns and environmental failures. + Prepare reports on procured product quality and respond to customer inquiries regarding Quality Assurance. + Apply quality management system methodologies and participate in New Product Introduction stages. + Disposition suspect/nonconforming material and provide First Article Inspection work direction. + Train and guide lower-level Quality Assurance Engineers. Essential Skills + Proficiency in First Pass Yield, AS9102, ISO 9001, Root Cause Analysis, PPAP, Audit, CAPA, PCB, and PCB assembly. + Bachelor's degree in engineering is required. + Minimum of 1 year experience as a Quality Engineer with PCB experience. + Experience in root cause, corrective action, and CAPA processes. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Strong organizational and prioritization skills. + Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. + Ability to work independently or in teams and support a 24/7 global business operation. + Experience in electronics manufacturing is preferred. + Familiarity with advanced technologies and applications; ASQ certification is a plus. + Ability to train and mentor new development employees. + 4-year Engineering or Technical degree preferred or equivalent education and experience. Work Environment This position requires daily onsite presence with up to 10% local travel. The role supports a dynamic and growing company that values a good work-life balance. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rochester, MN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $52.00/hr. 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: u2022 Medical, dental & vision u2022 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital u2022 401(k) Retirement Plan u2013 Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available u2022 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) u2022 Short and long-term disability u2022 Health Spending Account (HSA) u2022 Transportation benefits u2022 Employee Assistance Program u2022 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Rochester,MN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 2, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, weu2019ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APACu2014with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at .

Created: 2026-03-23