Supplier Quality Engineer Jobs
Supplier Quality Engineer jobs are open across automotive, aerospace, medical devices, and industrial manufacturing, from entry-level to senior and principal roles, with specializations in incoming inspection, supplier auditing, and corrective action programs. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Company Description
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to help strengthen our supplier quality systems and ensure the highest standards of compliance, reliability, and performance across our global supply base. In this role, you will partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams to proactively identify risks, resolve quality issues, and drive continuous improvement.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor the performance of suppliers on a continuous basis and escalates any potential issues to supplier quality management.
- Supports the completion of supplier risk assessments and updates supplier quality database accordingly.
- Ensures supplier quality database is updated timely with any new information/addition, and ensures its accuracy, i.e. Supplier evaluation criteria are maintained, and supplier files are current.
- Compiles metrics for Supplier Quality Systems for internal stakeholders, tier boards and Quality System Management Review.
- Communicates supplier quality-related risks to LifeCell’s business to management.
- Supports internal/regulatory audits on supplier quality related requests.
- Manages supplier nonconformity process, which includes but not limited to:
- Ensures all supplier related NCRs are processed/closed timely.
- Communicates supplier NCRs/SCARs to suppliers and necessary follow-up action are performed and documented timely per procedure requirements.
- Obtains necessary documentation required from supplier to support material release at LifeCell.
- Coordinates the review/approval of supplier NCRs/SCARs.
- Works with suppliers to ensure supplier investigations and CAPAs are robust and will drive to root cause.
- Ensures all supplier change notification records are created timely in Global TrackWise, and notifications for shared suppliers are communicated to Corporate Supplier management group timely.
- Assigns assessment actions to SMEs and works with cross functional SMEs and suppliers to complete the assessments timely.
- Provides feedback to suppliers in regard to change notifications and ensures necessary follow-up actions are completed as required.
- Follows up to ensure required internal changes resulted from supplier change notification are implemented timely.
- Coordinates the review/approval of supplier change notifications, ensures its timely closure and communicates the assessment result to suppliers as needed.
- Supports the team on completing supplier audits as required per process requirements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Biology, Chemistry or Engineering
- 6+ years of overall experience in Manufacturing, Quality or Engineering
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Good problem solving and analytical skills
- Good interpersonal relations / communications skills
- Good negotiation skills
- Knowledge of quality / compliance management as well as regulations and standards affecting API, Bulk Drug or Finished goods manufacturing.
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is Desired
- 5 years’ experience with Supplier Quality, Supplier Change Notification, Supplier Audits, New Supplier Qualification, and Risk-Based supplier management is Highly Desired
- Experience in Pharmaceutical or Medical Device industries is Highly Desired
Additional Note:
- Willingness to travel domestically as needed, estimated to be 10% travel
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
Company Description
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to help strengthen our supplier quality systems and ensure the highest standards of compliance, reliability, and performance across our global supply base. In this role, you will partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams to proactively identify risks, resolve quality issues, and drive continuous improvement.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor the performance of suppliers on a continuous basis and escalates any potential issues to supplier quality management.
- Supports the completion of supplier risk assessments and updates supplier quality database accordingly.
- Ensures supplier quality database is updated timely with any new information/addition, and ensures its accuracy, i.e. Supplier evaluation criteria are maintained, and supplier files are current.
- Compiles metrics for Supplier Quality Systems for internal stakeholders, tier boards and Quality System Management Review.
- Communicates supplier quality-related risks to LifeCell’s business to management.
- Supports internal/regulatory audits on supplier quality related requests.
- Manages supplier nonconformity process, which includes but not limited to:
- Ensures all supplier related NCRs are processed/closed timely.
- Communicates supplier NCRs/SCARs to suppliers and necessary follow-up action are performed and documented timely per procedure requirements.
- Obtains necessary documentation required from supplier to support material release at LifeCell.
- Coordinates the review/approval of supplier NCRs/SCARs.
- Works with suppliers to ensure supplier investigations and CAPAs are robust and will drive to root cause.
- Ensures all supplier change notification records are created timely in Global TrackWise, and notifications for shared suppliers are communicated to Corporate Supplier management group timely.
- Assigns assessment actions to SMEs and works with cross functional SMEs and suppliers to complete the assessments timely.
- Provides feedback to suppliers in regard to change notifications and ensures necessary follow-up actions are completed as required.
- Follows up to ensure required internal changes resulted from supplier change notification are implemented timely.
- Coordinates the review/approval of supplier change notifications, ensures its timely closure and communicates the assessment result to suppliers as needed.
- Supports the team on completing supplier audits as required per process requirements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Biology, Chemistry or Engineering
- 6+ years of overall experience in Manufacturing, Quality or Engineering
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Good problem solving and analytical skills
- Good interpersonal relations / communications skills
- Good negotiation skills
- Knowledge of quality / compliance management as well as regulations and standards affecting API, Bulk Drug or Finished goods manufacturing.
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is Desired
- 5 years’ experience with Supplier Quality, Supplier Change Notification, Supplier Audits, New Supplier Qualification, and Risk-Based supplier management is Highly Desired
- Experience in Pharmaceutical or Medical Device industries is Highly Desired
Additional Note:
- Willingness to travel domestically as needed, estimated to be 10% travel
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Stellantis17
- Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences15
- Applied Materials10
- Rosendin Electric9
- Form Energy7
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing58
- Electronics & Hardware53
- Automotive37
- Consulting & Professional Services30
- Energy25
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in supplier quality engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related technical field
- Experience with quality management systems such as IATF 16949, ISO 9001, or AS9100
- Proficiency in core quality tools including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and control plans
- Hands-on experience conducting supplier audits and managing corrective action processes
- Familiarity with statistical process control and measurement system analysis
- Strong communication skills for working directly with supplier engineering and operations teams
Tips for Your Supplier Quality Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to core quality standards
Highlight specific standards you've worked under, such as IATF 16949, AS9100, or ISO 13485, and list the supplier development activities you owned. Recruiters scan for these directly, and a generic quality engineering resume won't clear the first filter.
Quantify your corrective action outcomes
Hiring managers want to see defect reduction percentages, supplier scorecard improvements, or audit findings closed out. Replace vague phrases like 'improved supplier quality' with the actual metric you moved and the timeline it took.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists supplier quality engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by commodity or industry vertical
Your experience with castings, electronics, or medical-grade plastics is not transferable to every opening. Target roles where your commodity background aligns closely, since supplier quality work is heavily material- and process-specific.
Prepare for a practical audit scenario interview
Many supplier quality engineer interviews include a scenario where you walk through how you'd conduct a supplier audit or respond to a critical nonconformance. Rehearse a real example end-to-end, from initial failure notification through root cause and verification of effectiveness.
Negotiate relocation expectations upfront
Supplier quality roles often require 25 to 50 percent travel to supplier sites, and that expectation varies widely by posting. Ask directly about travel frequency and geographic supplier base before accepting an offer to avoid a poor fit.
Supplier Quality Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most supplier quality engineers?
The companies hiring the most supplier quality engineers right now include Stellantis, Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences, and Applied Materials, with the largest share of openings in California, Michigan, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Automotive and aerospace manufacturers consistently account for a significant portion of active postings.
How many supplier quality engineer jobs are remote?
About 9% of supplier quality engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, which is lower than most engineering disciplines because the role frequently requires on-site supplier visits and incoming inspection work. Supplier development and program management-focused roles tend to offer the most location flexibility.
How do you become a supplier quality engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering. Build hands-on experience in a quality or manufacturing role where you work directly with suppliers or inspection processes. Learn the quality standards relevant to your target industry, earn a certification such as ASQ's Certified Quality Engineer, and document measurable outcomes from audits or corrective actions before applying to dedicated supplier quality roles.
Can you get a supplier quality engineer job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level supplier quality engineer roles exist, particularly at manufacturers that hire new graduates into rotational quality programs. Strengthen your application by completing relevant coursework in quality systems or metrology, earning an ASQ certification, and highlighting any internship or co-op experience where you worked with suppliers, ran incoming inspection, or supported root cause analysis on production nonconformances.
What does the supplier quality engineer interview process look like?
Most supplier quality engineer interviews include an initial recruiter screen, a technical interview focused on your experience with quality standards and audit methodology, and a scenario-based conversation where you walk through how you handled a real supplier nonconformance. Some employers add a panel interview with procurement and engineering stakeholders, and a few include a practical exercise such as reviewing a PPAP package or analyzing a sample control plan.
Where can I find and apply to supplier quality engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to supplier quality engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your industry background and experience level, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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