Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer jobs in United States
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Sterling Engineering · 3 days ago

Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer

positionLa Grange, IL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$100K/yr - $115K/yr
date6+ years exp

Sterling Engineering is focused on ensuring product quality and compliance with engineering specifications. The Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer will lead initiatives to enhance supplier performance and resolve non-conformances through collaboration and strategic management.

ConsultingInformation Technology
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote
Hiring Manager
Amy Badal
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Responsibilities

Conduct Production Parts Approval Process (PPAP) and define submission requests
Investigate and resolve supplier non-conformances using structured problem-solving tools (8D, 5-Why)
Collaborate with sourcing, engineering, and operations to develop supplier capability
Conduct supplier audits and coach suppliers on corrective actions and continuous improvement
Monitor and report supplier performance metrics
Support cost recovery and supplier development initiatives
Lead cross-functional teams in supplier crisis management
Evaluate supplier risk and drive systemic improvements

Qualification

CQESix Sigma Black BeltISO 9001Quality toolsERP system familiarityBilingual communicationLean manufacturingMetrology skillsStatistical analysis

Required

Engineering degree (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical) or equivalent training and experience
6–10 years + CQE or Six Sigma Black Belt preferred
Familiarity with ISO 9001 or equivalent QMS standards
Knowledge of quality tools: 8D, APQP, FMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, CAPA
ERP system familiarity
Ability to travel up to 50%

Preferred

MS in engineering or MBA
Knowledge of locomotive, background in heavy manufacturing
Background in automotive quality principles (APQP, AIAG, etc.)
Knowledge of six sigma, lean manufacturing and corrective action planning; Six sigma black belt a plus
Knowledge of ERP, metrology, statistical measurement capability
Six Sigma Black Belt
Lean manufacturing & APQP experience
Metrology and statistical analysis skills
Bilingual communication skills

Benefits

Benefits from day 1 with almost 100% coverage!
11 paid holidays
2-3 weeks vacation
401K

Company

Sterling Engineering

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Sterling Engineering is an engineering company providing technical recruitment and engineering project services.
dateFounded in 1969
location
Westchester, Illinois, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
http://sterling-engineering.com

H1B Sponsorship

Sterling Engineering has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (3)
2024 (6)
2023 (3)
2022 (1)
2020 (5)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Dolores Connolly
CEO
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Recent News

Hartford Business Journal
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2025-01-28
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2024-12-20
Business Wire
Air Industries Group Subsidiary Sterling Engineering Corporation Receives $3.2M in New Contracts
2024-01-03
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