• Supply Quality Engineer

    Actalent (Whitsett, NC)


    Job Title: Supply Quality Engineer

    Job Description

    The Manufacturing and Supplier Quality Engineer (MSQE) is responsible for driving product and process quality across the entire lifecycle—from New Product Introduction (NPI) to end-of-life. This role supports root-cause analysis of customer quality issues, develops corrective actions, leads continuous improvement efforts, and ensures robust manufacturing control and reporting processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technology manufacturing, supplier management, and quality methodologies. This is a unique opportunity to work in a global position, combining analysis of server quality performance at the manufacturing facility in Whitsett, NC, with managing Onsite Supplier Quality Management.

    Responsibilities

    + Lead investigations into customer quality issues and develop effective corrective and preventive actions.

    + Drive continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing and supplier processes.

    + Establish and maintain manufacturing control systems and quality reporting mechanisms.

    + Manage customer process and product quality elements including Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (pFMEA), quality target setting, and performance monitoring.

    + Collaborate with global and local Quality, Test, and Supplier Engineering teams to improve systems, product quality, and supplier performance.

    + Analyze test logs, failure analysis reports, and supplier 8D documentation.

    + Support global quality initiatives in coordination with the Worldwide Quality Engineering (WW QE) team.

    + Participate in Customer First Article Inspections (FAIs) and support audit activities.

    + Coordinate supplier sorting activities, onsite supplier visits, and manage supplier quality within assigned product scope.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor’s degree or higher in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

    + Minimum of 12 years of experience in Manufacturing Quality, preferably in the technology or electronics industry.

    + Proven experience in supplier quality management and leadership.

    + Strong knowledge of quality methodologies such as 8D, pFMEA, SPC, and root cause analysis.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Experience with standards and audit processes.

    + Exposure to New Product Introduction (NPI) processes is a strong plus.

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Office 365.

    + Fluent in English; Spanish language skills are a plus.

    + Strong customer focus and results-oriented mindset.

    Work Environment

    This role is based in Whitsett, NC, and involves working in a global position with opportunities to collaborate with international teams. The environment is fast-paced and focused on continuous improvement and quality assurance in technology manufacturing.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Whitsett, NC.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $82000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

     

    QualificationsBachelor’s degree or higher in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Whitsett,NC.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 28, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.