Protolabs
Manufacturing & IndustrialDirect Lever career site

Supplier Quality Development Engineer

Location
Minnesota · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Mid-level
Listed
23 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • supplier quality auditing
  • PPAP
  • quality tools training
  • problem-solving

Also useful

  • continuous improvement
  • supplier qualification

About the role

Be yourself at Protolabs

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. So do you feel you do not meet every single requirement but still intrigued? We encourage you to still apply! You can help make our company even better. We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams.

Why Protolabs?

We are the leaders in digital manufacturing. We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit. Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds. We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do. It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home.

Join our team as a Supplier Quality Development Engineer!

The Supplier Quality Development Engineer is responsible for the supplier quality development activities in USA and Mexico. This role involves performing manufacturing partner (MP) audits, supporting MPs in problem-solving activities, training MPs on quality tools, driving continuous improvement projects with MPs, reviewing/approving PPAP documents, and supporting MPs on complex projects.

The SQDE ensures that the quality requirements of Protolabs Network (PLN) are understood throughout the supply chain and supports compliance-related activities. Additionally, they provide support to MPs and the sales team in fulfilling quality documentation requirements for orders and improving the efficiency of the order intake process related to quality review and requirements.

This role involves working closely with the Supply Chain Teams to source, select, and qualify new suppliers, as well as supporting their onboarding process in accordance with PLN standards. The SQDE will monitor and proactively drive supplier performanceand maturation, focusing on quality targets and problem-solving. Additionally, they will identify and deploy the best manufacturing practices to ensure manufacturing consistency across the network.

Read the original posting

From Protolabs's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 17, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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Where is the Supplier Quality Development Engineer job at Protolabs located?

This Supplier Quality Development Engineer position at Protolabs is located in Minnesota (On-site). Always check Protolabs's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.

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