Supplier Quality Engineer

Position Title: Supplier Quality Engineer

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire Supplier Quality Engineer opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and qualify suppliers to confirm they meet technical, quality, and process requirements.
• Develop and maintain supplier quality standards, procedures, and performance metrics.
• Lead root cause analysis, trend analysis, non-conformance activities and corrective action activities for supplier-related quality issues.
• Collaborate with suppliers to improve processes, reduce defects, and strengthen product consistency.
• Conduct supplier audits, assessments, and quality reviews as needed.
• Review supplier documentation, including inspection plans, certifications, and control methods.
• Monitor supplier performance and communicate trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Work closely with engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and operations teams to support issue resolution.
• Support incoming inspection, nonconformance management, and containment activities when required.
• Participate in supplier development initiatives to enhance long-term quality and delivery performance.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, supply chain, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and ASME NQA-1
• Experience reviewing contracts, purchase orders, procedures and other documentation for compliance to quality standards and internal procedures.
• Nuclear industry experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or a related quality assurance role.
• Knowledge of quality tools and methodologies such as root cause analysis, CAPA, FMEA, SPC, or control plans.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and inspection requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with quality management systems and common business software tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on action items with attention to detail.

Preferred Job Qualifications: 

• Experience conducting supplier audits or working with NQA-1-based quality systems.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, statistical analysis, and process capability methods.
• Experience supporting new product introductions or supplier onboarding activities.
• Professional certification in quality or related disciplines, such as ASQ certifications.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary Range: $85-120k
• Location: Oak Brook, IL (Onsite)
• Due to government contract requirements, this position is restricted to U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residential or GC Holder only.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.