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Electra

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Boulder, CO · On-site

Serve as the primary quality representative for assigned suppliers and purchased components, materials, assemblies, and equipment. * Evaluate, qualify, and monitor suppliers to ensure compliance with ...

Electra

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Boulder, CO

Serve as the primary quality representative for assigned suppliers and purchased components, materials, assemblies, and equipment. * Evaluate, qualify, and monitor suppliers to ensure compliance with ...

Hyperfine

Supplier Quality Engineer

Guilford, CT · On-site

$107K - $123K/yr

Serve as the primary quality representative for suppliers, establishing quality expectations, monitoring supplier performance, and driving the resolution of quality and compliance issues to ensure ...

Belcan

Junior Supplier Quality Engineer

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$33 - $36/hr

Junior Supplier Quality Engineer Pay Rate: $33.00-36.00/hour Location: Indianapolis, IN 46217 Area ... Facilitate inspection events with DCMA and customer Designated Quality Representatives (DQR)

Danaher

Supplier Quality Engineer

Chaska, MN · On-site

$65K - $80K/yr

Primary supplier quality representative for root cause and corrective action analysis regarding supplier caused manufacturing issues * Update supplier material control plans and incoming material ...

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How much do supplier quality representative jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for supplier quality representative in the United States is $23.49, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.71 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a supplier quality representative do?

A Supplier Quality Representative is responsible for ensuring that the materials or components provided by suppliers meet the required quality standards set by an organization. They work closely with both suppliers and internal teams to assess supplier processes, perform audits, resolve quality issues, and implement corrective actions. Their goal is to maintain product quality, minimize defects, and improve supplier performance to support efficient and reliable production.

How does a supplier quality representative typically collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to resolve quality issues?

A Supplier Quality Representative works closely with both internal teams—such as engineering, procurement, and production—as well as external suppliers to address and resolve quality concerns. This often involves facilitating root cause analyses, driving corrective actions, and ensuring that all parties are aligned on quality standards and expectations. Regular communication, site visits, and joint problem-solving sessions are common, as the role acts as a bridge to maintain high product quality and strong supplier relationships. Effective collaboration skills and a proactive approach are key to successfully navigating this aspect of the role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a supplier quality representative, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Supplier Quality Representative, you need a solid background in quality assurance, supplier management, and manufacturing processes, often supported by a degree in engineering or a related field. Familiarity with quality management systems (like ISO 9001), auditing tools, and statistical analysis software is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, effective communication, and negotiation skills help build relationships and resolve issues with suppliers. These abilities are crucial to ensuring that supplied materials meet company standards, minimizing defects, and supporting efficient production operations.

What is the difference between Supplier Quality Representative vs Quality Inspector?

AspectSupplier Quality RepresentativeQuality Inspector
Primary RoleManages supplier quality, audits, and ensures suppliers meet quality standardsPerforms inspections and tests on products to verify quality
CertificationsISO 9001, ASQ certifications often preferredQuality control certifications like CQI or specific industry standards
Work EnvironmentOffice-based with supplier visits and auditsManufacturing or production floor for inspections
Industry UsageCommon in manufacturing, aerospace, automotiveWidespread across manufacturing, electronics, and assembly lines

The Supplier Quality Representative focuses on managing and improving supplier quality through audits and communication, while the Quality Inspector primarily conducts product inspections during manufacturing. Both roles are essential for ensuring product quality but differ in scope and responsibilities.

Is supplier quality a good job?

A Supplier Quality Representative ensures that suppliers meet quality standards through audits, inspections, and data analysis. The role often requires attention to detail, communication skills, and knowledge of quality management systems, making it a stable career in manufacturing and supply chain industries.
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Infographic showing various Supplier Quality Representative job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 84% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,853 per year, or $23.5 per hour.

Civil Supplier Quality Representative

Aiken, SC • On-site

Strategic Management Solutions, LLC.
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Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Strategic Management Solutions (SMSI) provides expert management consulting, program and project management, and technical consulting services to government and private-sector clients. SMSI has built a strong reputation for client-focused performance, delivering innovative solutions and measurable results that help clients achieve their goals, meet critical commitments, and successfully reach key milestones.
Job Summary
Strategic Management Solutions, LLC is seeking a Civil Supplier Quality Representative (SQR). The SQR provides civil supplier quality surveillance at assigned supplier facilities and job sites. Follows management instructions, project procedures, and corporate procedures. Ensures that project is provided with effective surveillance inspection service. Performs supplier surveys to ensure the overall organizational effectiveness among all functions.
Responsibilities
  • Maintains direct working relationships with Project Management, Project and Field Engineering, Construction, Project Controls, Procurement personnel to ensure mutual understanding, development, and attainment of objectives.
  • Maintains contacts with inspection agency representatives to ensure that their service will conform to standards.
  • Maintains relationships with supplier’s management personnel for resolution of quality problems as disclosed by surveillance inspection and audit activities and recommends corrective action to prevent recurrence.
  • Performs supplier quality functions to ensure that quality surveillance activities are planned, coordinated, and implemented in a timely and effective manner. Analyzes the effectiveness and of established quality surveillance systems and techniques. Makes improvements when necessary.
  • Takes direction and management guidance from Supplier Quality Manager, follows project and supplier quality procedure and working close with project personnel.
  • Reviews the project schedule, performs detailed supplier hold, witness and in-process surveillance points, and actual progress of each process point to confirm that materials/equipment meet the highest quality standard. Reviews any schedule revisions for impacts and participates in the development of contingency planning.
  • Works with project SQ and Quality Management, Procurement Representatives, Expediting, and Responsible Engineers.
  • Monitors suppliers effectiveness of operations to determine that materials and equipment produced by suppliers conform to technical quality requirements of the applicable specifications.
  • Ensures adherence to government property control provisions and to ensure implementation of any requirements in this regard with project personnel.
  • Performs review of Supplier Quality assurance programs. Reviews with Quality personnel at the project regarding suppliers and their quality assurance programs. Reports out to Project Supplier Quality when issues arise.
  • Exercises authority in conjunction with Project Supplier Quality to require correct action by a supplier to repair (or replace) defective work.
  • Monitors the performance at supplier’s facilities and submits reports after each supplier visit.

Required Skills/ Abilities
  • Must possess at least 5 years of method experience.
  • Possesses or able to possess Level II Supplier Quality/Inspection certifications for Civil knowledge.
  • Extensive Knowledge of ACI 117, ACI 318, ACI 349, ISO and/or ANSI, 10CFR50 and NQA-1 quality management requirements.
  • Experience with high degree of skill in surveillance and civil inspection techniques.
  • Knowledge of policies, directives, management instructions, and procurement procedures.
  • Knowledge of interface relationships with functional groups such as Engineering, Construction, Project Management.
  • Training in Quality, Procurement and Engineering administration, process improvement initiatives, as well as the legal aspects of procurement.
  • Knowledge of major suppliers equipment and materials used on project.
  • Possesses multi-project experience performing surveillance and inspection activities.
  • Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations, and applicable Agency Supplements.
  • Understanding of Governmental Contracts and the flow-down of applicable clauses and requirements.
  • Experience in Government property control.
  • Knowledge of applicable Government and commercial regulations and practices.
  • Knowledge of Field Engineering and Construction activities, and knowledge of Standard Work Process Procedures related to materials management functions.
Education
  • High school diploma.
Travel
  • Position does not require extensive travel to and from office to supplier’s shops depending on location. This position will be stationed at the customers location with the possibility of day trips to supplier facilities.
  • Position duration is 4-6 months with the possibility to continue based on performance.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Strategic Management Solutions, LLC (SMSI) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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