Engineering Jobs in Middlesex North Carolina

Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer / Quality Engineer

Location: Wendell, NC 27591

Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Hybrid

Shift: 8:00AM - 4:00PM

Pay rate: $55. /hr.

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, offering strategic talent solutions tclients worldwide. The opportunity below is with one of our clients, a leading global medical technology company. This organization provides a wide range of diagnostic imaging and laboratory diagnostics, as well as advanced therapies and digital health services. Its solutions span prevention and early detection through diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care, empowering healthcare providers worldwide.

Job Description:

• We are looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer.
• This position will be based in Wendell with a hybrid schedule.
• This role is responsible for ensuring supplier quality through meticulous audits, qualification processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• The position bridges suppliers, R&D, purchasing, and field teams to resolve quality concerns, drive root cause analysis, and enhance overall supply chain performance.
• It also includes leading PPAP deliverables, coordinating quality agreements, and implementing systems to ensure consistent compliance and supplier development.

You’ll make a difference with:

Supplier Auditing & Qualification

• Plan and conduct supplier audits in accordance with VDA 6.3 standards.
• Evaluate and qualify new and existing suppliers, focusing on compliance and performance.
• Lead supplier qualification efforts and define quality requirements.

Quality Planning & PPAP Management

• Ensure PPAP documentation and results meet performance, process capability, and compliance expectations.
• Make final decisions regarding supplier PPAP requirements and approvals.
• Handle documentation, meeting coordination, and feedback distribution.

Supplier Quality Assurance & Agreements

• Coordinate and negotiate standardized Quality Assurance Agreements (QAAs).
• Supervise the implementation of QAAs across the supplier base.
• Design, maintain, and implement supplier quality system regulations and processes.

Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving

• Promote supplier performance improvement and support suppliers in corrective and preventive actions.
• Analyze error history and lead sustainable root cause analysis.
• Implement supplier development programs tenhance quality and reliability.

Challenge Resolution & Communication

• Function as a bridge connecting suppliers, research and development, procurement, and field/customer teams ttackle quality or supply challenges.
• Coordinate complaint handling for defective purchased parts, including communication with suppliers and internal collaborators.
• Support purchasing in recovering additional costs resulting from non-conformities.

Strategic & Project Management

• Coordinate projects related to material group strategy, non-conformity cost reduction, and productivity improvement.
• Collaborate with international partner plants to align and optimize supplier quality strategies.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field, such as mechanical engineering, mechatronics, or electrical engineering OR 3+ years of vocational training plus an additional 5+ years in a technician role.
• 5 years of experience in various areas of production and/or development/quality management.
• 3+ years of experience with the following:
• Addressing supplier performance and supply issues through root cause analysis and collaboration with suppliers, R&D, and fi eld/customer teams.
• Leading PPAP activities, documentation and conduct supplier audits tensure compliance, qualification, and continuous improvement.
• Implementing quality and problem-solving methods (8D, FMEA, Ishikawa, PDCA) with strong technical understanding of drawings, standards, and regulations.
• Demonstrating critical thinking, independent decision-making, and clear communication of actionable insights.

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

Astek is strengthening its teams of QA Specialists.

Description :

Quality Assurance for Clinical Supply & Cold Chain, supporting the review and approval of GDP documentation generated in the context of supplying products for clinical studies.

Main tasks :

• Review of Supply Flow in line with clinical logistics strategy and qualified status of providers used
• Review of feasibility analysis of transfers between commercial sites, technical research and development GMP department, and its CMOs or between clinical sites to ensure quality attributes of products received and compliance of providers used
• Generation and/or review of cold chain documentation provided to CMOs/CROs to confirm storage conditions and cold chain budget allocated to CMO/CRO activities
• Determination of the cold chain budget available at the time of Release of batches prior to shipment to clinical sites
• Assessment of temperature excursions during storage or distribution of products for clinical studies

Required skills :

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a Quality Assurance environment; ideally in the pharma industry
• Knowledge of cGMP, GDP, cold chain, manufacturing operations, clinical trial, product development and regulatory requirements
• Need of a good scientific background to understand the objectives of the studies and to interact with both GMP & Clinical operations
• Understanding of how clinical trials are set up and run as well as the associated legal and regulatory framework
• Good communication skills: ability to listen effectively, communicate complex matters both verbally and in writing, and ask questions that lead to the discovery of root causes
• Master's degree in Sciences/Engineering/Bioengineering

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.