Entry Level Supplier Quality Manager Jobs
New grad supplier quality manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a hands-on project portfolio can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Electronics & Hardware, Consulting & Professional Services, and Manufacturing, with employers like Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences, ALSTOM, and GEOTEK hiring at this level now.
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Mercedes-Benz - Supplier Quality Support Specialist
Position Details:
* Location: MBUSI - VANCE, AL (On-site)
* Service Area: CCUSA / CKD-SKD Operations
* Planned assignment: January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027
* Schedule and working hours: To be confirmed
Job overview:
AMB Consulting Group is seeking a Supplier Quality Support Specialist to support our client, Mercedes-Benz U.S. International (MBUSI). You will assist the responsible Mercedes-Benz Production Quality Engineer (PQE) with daily supplier-related quality activities, including inventory monitoring, quality claims, rejected material analysis, and material containment. This role combines documentation and investigation with hands-on quality support in a manufacturing environment.
Job Responsibilities:
* Monitor in-house supplier part inventory to support material availability and production requirements.
* Identify and report inventory discrepancies and material quality concerns.
* Support identification, segregation, and tracking of nonconforming material.
* Investigate and process supplier quality claims and tickets, documenting part numbers, quantities, defect descriptions, and supporting evidence.
* Maintain accurate claim records and provide updates on assigned open quality issues.
* Review Red Table scrap reports and rejected supplier parts to assess whether defects originated from suppliers, transportation, handling, or internal manufacturing processes.
* Document findings and escalate unresolved issues to the responsible Mercedes-Benz PQE.
* Assist with material containment, sorting, inspection, and disposition activities as directed by Mercedes-Benz.
* Track affected quantities and document sorting and containment results, including quantities inspected, accepted, and rejected.
* Communicate production-critical quality concerns and material availability issues promptly.
* Maintain accurate documentation in applicable Mercedes-Benz systems and follow plant procedures, quality requirements, safety, security, and confidentiality rules. Final quality decisions, technical approvals, supplier deviations, and material release authorization remain with Mercedes-Benz.
Required qualifications:
* Experience in supplier quality or manufacturing quality support.
* Ability to investigate quality concerns, review available evidence, and document clear findings.
* Ability to maintain accurate quality claims, inspection records, and material tracking information in electronic systems.
* Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and clear communication with quality and production teams.
* Ability to follow defined procedures and support on-site sorting, inspection, and containment activities.
* Commitment to plant safety, security, and confidentiality requirements.
Preferred qualifications:
* Experience in automotive manufacturing quality support.
* Familiarity with supplier quality claims, Red Table reviews, rejected material analysis, or nonconforming material containment.
* Experience with inventory tracking and manufacturing quality documentation systems.
Mercedes-Benz - Supplier Quality Support Specialist
Position Details:
* Location: MBUSI - VANCE, AL (On-site)
* Service Area: CCUSA / CKD-SKD Operations
* Planned assignment: January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027
* Schedule and working hours: To be confirmed
Job overview:
AMB Consulting Group is seeking a Supplier Quality Support Specialist to support our client, Mercedes-Benz U.S. International (MBUSI). You will assist the responsible Mercedes-Benz Production Quality Engineer (PQE) with daily supplier-related quality activities, including inventory monitoring, quality claims, rejected material analysis, and material containment. This role combines documentation and investigation with hands-on quality support in a manufacturing environment.
Job Responsibilities:
* Monitor in-house supplier part inventory to support material availability and production requirements.
* Identify and report inventory discrepancies and material quality concerns.
* Support identification, segregation, and tracking of nonconforming material.
* Investigate and process supplier quality claims and tickets, documenting part numbers, quantities, defect descriptions, and supporting evidence.
* Maintain accurate claim records and provide updates on assigned open quality issues.
* Review Red Table scrap reports and rejected supplier parts to assess whether defects originated from suppliers, transportation, handling, or internal manufacturing processes.
* Document findings and escalate unresolved issues to the responsible Mercedes-Benz PQE.
* Assist with material containment, sorting, inspection, and disposition activities as directed by Mercedes-Benz.
* Track affected quantities and document sorting and containment results, including quantities inspected, accepted, and rejected.
* Communicate production-critical quality concerns and material availability issues promptly.
* Maintain accurate documentation in applicable Mercedes-Benz systems and follow plant procedures, quality requirements, safety, security, and confidentiality rules. Final quality decisions, technical approvals, supplier deviations, and material release authorization remain with Mercedes-Benz.
Required qualifications:
* Experience in supplier quality or manufacturing quality support.
* Ability to investigate quality concerns, review available evidence, and document clear findings.
* Ability to maintain accurate quality claims, inspection records, and material tracking information in electronic systems.
* Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and clear communication with quality and production teams.
* Ability to follow defined procedures and support on-site sorting, inspection, and containment activities.
* Commitment to plant safety, security, and confidentiality requirements.
Preferred qualifications:
* Experience in automotive manufacturing quality support.
* Familiarity with supplier quality claims, Red Table reviews, rejected material analysis, or nonconforming material containment.
* Experience with inventory tracking and manufacturing quality documentation systems.
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Entry Level Supplier Quality Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level supplier quality manager job?
Start by building hands-on experience through internships, co-ops, or quality-related coursework that demonstrates familiarity with inspection processes, supplier audits, or ISO standards. Employers at this level prioritize candidates who can show practical exposure over a long work history, so a well-documented capstone project or internship report can give you a real edge. Certifications like a Quality Inspector credential also strengthen an entry level application.
Which companies hire entry level supplier quality managers?
Companies hiring entry level supplier quality managers right now include Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences, ALSTOM, and GEOTEK, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, manufacturers, aerospace contractors, automotive suppliers, and medical device companies tend to hire most actively, often recruiting directly from engineering and supply chain programs.
Are there remote entry level supplier quality manager jobs?
Yes, though most roles at this level involve on-site supplier visits or production floor work. About 17% of entry level supplier quality manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to focus on documentation, reporting, or supplier communication rather than hands-on inspection. Fully remote openings exist but are less common for candidates just starting out.
Are these new grad supplier quality manager jobs?
Yes, many of the openings here are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome candidates with little or no professional experience. A new grad posting typically says it accepts zero to two years of experience, counts internships toward that threshold, or lists a relevant degree as the primary qualification in place of a long work history. Recent graduates with quality-focused coursework or a senior project are well-positioned to apply.
Which industries hire the most entry level supplier quality managers?
Entry Level supplier quality manager roles concentrate in Electronics & Hardware, Consulting & Professional Services, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on consistent supplier performance and regulatory compliance, which creates steady demand for early-career quality professionals who can support audits, corrective actions, and incoming inspection programs.