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Pacer Group

Supplier Quality Engineer

Pacer Group, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Director-Client Services, Delivery and Operations Supplier Quality Engineer Duration: 12 Months

Location: Muncie, IN 47302 or La Grange, IL 60525 (100% onsite)

Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM | 40 hrs/week

Travel Requirements

Approximately 40% travel, primarily within the U.S.

Occasional international travel (e.g., Mexico, Canada).

Nice-to-Have

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.

Welding metallurgy certification.

Supplier Quality Engineering experience in heavy machinery, locomotive, automotive, or aerospace.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct multi-stage supplier inspections (T0–T3), tool trials, and quality gate reviews.

Perform supplier audits, PCPA audits, APQP implementation, and technical sign-offs.

Review and validate tooling, fixtures, gauges, and fabrication readiness.

Address supplier technical queries involving materials, GD&T, coatings, and specifications.

Lead fitment studies, corrective action plans, ECN/FETE implementations, and validation testing.

Support safe launch, PSW sign-off, and successful SOP/Ramp-up.

Drive supplier performance improvements and risk mitigation strategies.

Must-Have Qualifications

5–10 years of engineering experience (preferably 8–10).

Strong hands-on experience with heavy steel sheet metal fabrication and welding.

Solid understanding of forging, casting, machining, heavy fabrication, and materials.

Ability to read complex engineering prints and GD&T.

Experience with AWS welding standards and engineering material standards.

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering (required).

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Engineering and Quality Assurance

Industries

Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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