Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer BEDFORD PARK - Bedford Park, IL 60638 Apply Overview Salary Range $72,000.00 - $105,000.00 Salary Job Shift Day Apply Description PTC is a leading manufacturer and marketer of welded and cold drawn mechanical steel tubing and tubular shapes, plated bar and tubing, and fabricated parts and precision components. We at PTC value our employees’ health and wellness. We offer the following: FREE Healthcare HSA option Dental Vision Life Insurance Dependent & Spouse Life Insurance Long Term Disability Critical Illness & Accident Coverage 401K plan with company match Referral Bonus Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Annual college scholarship available for children & grandchildren of PTC employees Tuition Reimbursement eligibility Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to support both corporate quality systems and supplier quality activities across multiple manufacturing locations. This role plays a critical part in strengthening our Quality Management System (QMS), reducing risk, and ensuring suppliers and internal teams consistently meet requirements. This is a hands-on, manufacturing-focused role. The right candidate understands how quality systems work in practice , is comfortable on the shop floor, and can work effectively with suppliers, plant teams, and leadership. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Quality Management System (QMS) Apply and support ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 requirements across multiple sites Develop, revise, and maintain clear, usable procedures and standard work Support certification and surveillance audits Ensure consistent application of the process approach and risk-based thinking Prevent local workarounds and “this is how we’ve always done it” behaviors Supplier Quality Manage supplier nonconformance and corrective actions end-to-end Conduct supplier audits, including QMS and process audits Review and approve PPAP submissions Hold suppliers accountable through data-driven, professional communication Support new supplier onboarding and supplier process changes Auditing & Compliance Plan, conduct, and follow up on: Internal QMS audits Process audits and MPAs Supplier audits Ensure audit findings result in real corrective action and behavior change Support registrar and customer audits as needed Problem Solving & Risk Management Lead internal and supplier corrective actions (8D/CAR) Verify true root cause and systemic fixes Identify and reduce both internal and supplier risk Translate audit findings, customer complaints, and supplier issues into improvement actions Data & Performance Monitoring Analyze quality data such as PPM, trends, and Pareto charts Use data to justify escalation, containment, and improvement decisions Support quality KPIs and dashboards The incumbent is expected to understand that all employees have a shared responsibility for the quality of products and related services provided to our customers. Duties and responsibilities are to be carried out in accordance with the PTC Quality Management System and its policies, procedures, and work instructions as applicable to the job or function being performed. Qualifications Minimum Education and/or Experience Requirements: Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical field equivalent and or a combination of education and work experience. Years of Experience: 5+ Number of Direct Reports: 0 Job Titles of Direct Reports : N/A Skills and Abilities: 5+ years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment Automotive or automotive-adjacent experience strongly preferred Hands-on experience with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 Experience conducting QMS, process, MPA, and supplier audits Strong working knowledge of AIAG Core Tools: PFMEA Control Plans PPAP MSA (GR&R) SPC (Cp/Cpk) Experience working with: Stamped steel, tubing, fabricated metal, or similar products Secondary processing suppliers (plating, coating, heat treat, welding, assembly) Strong Excel skills (filters, pivot tables, trend analysis) Willingness to travel and support multiple sites Willing to participate in company-sponsored training and development Lead Auditor experience (ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949) Certifications such as CQE, CQA, CSQP Experience supporting multiple manufacturing locations Experience with ERP/QMS systems (PLEX, SAP, Oracle, or similar) Layered Process Audits (CQI-8) experience To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Other Skills and Abilities: Must be computer literate and able to work with programs such as Word, Excel, etc., and be able to learn and use HP programs such as e-mail, ERP system, etc. Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations : None Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, and/ or walk, and/ or use arms and hands to load and unload material for extended period of time. Must be able to safely lift and load 50lbs. The employee must also be able to work outside in a variety of conditions. Candidates must be able to tolerate any climate, must be flexible with shifts (1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd ) during the week and weekends. What We’re Looking For A quality engineer who understands how parts are actually made Someone comfortable on the shop floor and in supplier facilities Able to influence without authority and communicate clearly Self-directed, organized, and able to manage priorities independently Focused on practical improvement , not paperwork for its own sake What This Role Is Not A document control position A junior PPAP reviewer A compliance-only or desk-only role A fully remote position A role for someone new to ISO 9001 or IATF 16949