Entry Level Supplier Quality Engineer Jobs
New grad supplier quality engineer jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where internship work or a hands-on portfolio often carries more weight than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Manufacturing, Technology & Software, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Applied Materials, Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences, and Stellantis hiring at this level now.
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Duties/Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end program and project management for GRC/IRM initiatives, ensuring alignment with compliance mandates, organizational risk posture, and strategic objectives.
- Manage SOX controls, segregation of duties (SoD), and internal audit remediation programs, coordinating across IT, Finance, Legal, and Risk teams.
- Oversee project execution including planning, resource allocation, risk management, and timely delivery within budget constraints.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders (VP/SVP level) across compliance, risk, legal, and technology functions.
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and develop mitigation plans to minimize impact on compliance posture and project objectives.
- Drive cross-functional team accountability, ensuring adherence to controls, quality standards, and regulatory deliverables.
- Proactively communicate program status, risks, and mitigation strategies to executive stakeholders.
- Support change management activities and ensure successful adoption of compliance and risk management solutions.
- Apply Agile or hybrid delivery methodologies as appropriate to the compliance and risk program context.
Requir e d Skills:
- Proven experience leading IT programs in GRC, IRM, compliance, or risk management domains.
- Strong understanding of SOX controls, segregation of duties (SoD), IT General Controls (ITGCs), and regulatory compliance frameworks.
- Ability to manage large-scale, cross-functional compliance programs with multiple concurrent workstreams.
- Expertise in risk assessment, issue tracking, mitigation planning, and audit readiness.
- Excellent stakeholder management, executive communication, and negotiation skills.
- Strong problem-solving, conflict resolution, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Familiarity with GRC platforms (e.g., ServiceNow IRM, Archer, or similar) is a plus.
Required Qualifications:
- PMP, CISA, CRISC, or Agile certifications like SAFe Program Consultant (SPC)
- Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe) and facilitating Agile ceremonies in a compliance or enterprise IT context.
- Experience with GRC platforms such as ServiceNow IRM, Archer, or similar tools.
- Familiarity with finance-related technologies or ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) from a controls perspective.
- Experience in large-scale digital transformation initiatives with a compliance or risk component.
- Familiarity with enterprise tools: ServiceNow, Cribl, Data Lakes, ITSM/ITOM/ITAM/IRM modules.
- Strong knowledge of project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, ServiceNow, Microsoft Project).
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Who's Hiring
- Applied Materials8
- Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences6
- Stellantis5
- Northrop Grumman3
- Rivian2
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing15
- Technology & Software12
- Consulting & Professional Services12
- Electronics & Hardware11
- Automotive10
Entry Level Supplier Quality Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level supplier quality engineer job?
Employers hiring at the entry level look for candidates who understand quality management fundamentals, can read engineering drawings, and are familiar with tools like PPAP, APQP, or basic statistical process control. An internship in manufacturing or supply chain is a strong differentiator. Certifications such as a Quality Technician credential can also signal readiness. Tailor your resume to show any lab work, coursework, or projects tied to supplier evaluation or defect analysis.
Which companies hire entry level supplier quality engineers?
Companies hiring entry level supplier quality engineers right now include Applied Materials, Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences, and Stellantis, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of large manufacturers, automotive Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, aerospace contractors, and consumer goods companies actively building out their quality teams.
Are there remote entry level supplier quality engineer jobs?
Yes, though most roles at this level are on-site given the hands-on nature of supplier audits and production floor work. About 9% of entry level supplier quality engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, typically in roles focused on documentation, supplier communications, or data analysis rather than direct inspection duties.
Are these new grad supplier quality engineer jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior supplier quality engineer roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or co-op work in place of full-time history, or lists a degree in engineering or a related field as the primary qualification. A portfolio showing quality projects, audits, or process improvement work strengthens any new grad application.
Which industries hire the most entry level supplier quality engineers?
Entry level supplier quality engineer roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Technology & Software, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors drive demand at the entry level because they depend heavily on regulated supply chains, component reliability, and ongoing supplier audits that benefit from dedicated quality staff even at the junior level.