job summary: A Supplier Quality Engineer is needed for a manufacturing company considered one of the world's leading innovators in materials science in the Lafayette, IN area. This role is responsible for investigating, defining, and coordinating the disposition of supplier and operational quality issues, primarily through Process Change Notifications and Deviations, to mitigate production line downtime risk. location: Lafayette, Indiana job type: Contract salary: $28.16 - 39.43 per hour work hours: 8am to 4pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Issue Management & Investigation: Investigate supplier and operational quality issues in close collaboration with Production and Engineering teams.Ensure issues are well-defined and clearly communicated to the cross-functional team.Review rejects from both incoming quality inspection and the production floor.Create problem statements for critical quality issues. Resolution & Risk Mitigation: Assess the impact of quality issues to determine a course of action.Work with cross-functional teams to liaison a path forward for disposition to mitigate production downtime risk.Manage and coordinate containment activities (sorting/rework) to minimize impact on production. Change & Deviation Control: Manage the coordination and disposition of nonconformances through Process Change Notifications (PCNs) or Deviations.Manage and coordinate deviation and process change requests. Problem Solving & Improvement: Support root cause analysis and problem-solving efforts.Provide fact & data-based information to relevant parties for problem-solving.Support NPI (New Product Introduction) projects and continuous improvement initiatives. Interaction and Team Focus: Work closely with supplier, production, engineering, supplier development, and logistics teams, as well as 3rd party service companies. Education & Experience: Experience: 2-4 years in the manufacturing industry. Note: Internships are accepted as job experience. Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. Comparable Roles: Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Technician. Top Skills (Required): Attention to detail.Communication in both verbal and writing.Team player. Technical Skills (Required): Data collection and analysis.Problem-solving and critical thinking.Blueprint reading.Knowledge of gages and measurements.Proficiency with MS Office Software (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).Knowledge of internal combustion engines. Soft Skills (Required): Positive attitude, calm, and patient demeanor.Ability to handle urgent issues under stress. Desired Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in engineering, technology, or science.ASQ CQE (Certified Quality Engineer) certification. #LI-VG1 qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedEducation: Bachelors skills: Supplier Quality Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.