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Supplier Quality Engineer

Dover · West Chester, OH

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Level
Engineer
Team
Quality
Degree
Required (or equivalent experience)
Industry
Industrial
Posted
2 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level quality role at Dover (industrial) in West Chester, OH. OH, you will support the military community by managing the supplier quality programs and initiatives and manage the receiving inspection functions and staff.

They ask for
degree required (or equivalent experience)
Tools it names
Lean, SPC, ISO 9001, AS9100, Supplier quality
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026

Quality Engineer roles in Ohio: typical posted base $90k–$130k.

Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 51 quality engineer openings in Ohio, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 50 other live quality postings in Ohio.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Root cause 65%
  • ✓ ISO 9001 51%
  • ✓ Supplier quality 47%
  • PPAP 47%
  • FMEA 39%
  • APQP 35%

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This plant: Dover in West Chester

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Responsibilities

  • ◆Responsible for managing the process of receiving inspection to acceptance into stock
  • ◆Responsible for the audit of suppliers to applicable Quality/Business System standards (AS9100, ISO9001, etc.)
  • ◆Responsible for the audit of suppliers to industry technical specifications, as applicable
  • ◆Responsible for maintaining a supplier visit plan to ensure our supply chain is adhering to the Supplier Policy Manual
  • ◆Responsible for supplier visits and maintaining trip reports
  • ◆Responsible for the Supplier Corrective Action System
  • ◆Responsible for the approval and disqualification (when necessary) of suppliers
  • ◆Responsible for developing and maintaining supplier audit records
  • ◆Responsible for investigating problems found in production and/or receiving inspection when related to supplied material
  • ◆Responsible for communicating quality issues or concerns with suppliers
  • ◆Responsible for facilitating MRB for incoming material
  • ◆Responsible for managing the receiving inspection activities and staff and supporting the determination of conformance as necessary
  • ◆Responsible for facilitating FAI on supplied material
  • ◆Responsible for material handling of scrap incoming, raw material, and/or material found in production that was supplied
  • ◆Responsible for reporting supplier performance data, including monthly meetings with management and providing data for supplier scorecards
  • ◆Assist suppliers with quality improvements and drive quality

requirements

to ensure Pole/Zero is receiving a quality product

  • ✓Work cooperatively with supply chain on improvements with sourcing partners and the process
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Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of five business units in six manufacturing locations. Our brand names are recognized globally including: BSC Filters, York, UK; Criteria Labs, Austin, TX; Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA; Pole/Zero, West Chester, OH; Espy, Austin, TX; and K&L Microwave, Salisbury, Maryland and Dominican Republic.

Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products – engineered components and subsystems – for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial.

As a Supplier Quality Engineer at Microwave Products Group – Pole/Zero Corporation in West Chester, OH, you will support the military community by managing the supplier quality programs and initiatives and manage the receiving inspection functions and staff.

Primary

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • •Must be able to effectively communicate with Supply Chain and Engineering on supplier technical/quality issues
  • •Excellent communications skills, verbal, and written
  • •Must be able to diplomatically work with other departments and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
  • •Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
  • •Must have knowledge of Quality System standards; AS9100, ISO9001, etc.
  • •SPC and Continuous Improvement/Lean Manufacturing knowledge a plus

Include

  • •Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent work experience) in Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • •Five years technical experience in the electronics industry a plus
  • •Must be a US person (US Citizen or Permanent Resident - Green Card Holder).

Benefits of joining our team!

  • •Annual incentive plan (bonus)
  • •Paid vacation and sick time
  • •Up to 10 paid holidays/year
  • •4 hours voluntary time off to volunteer for your favorite charity
  • •Health, dental, and vision insurance, subject to applicable premium deductions
  • •Short-term and long-term disability insurance – 100% company paid
  • •Other ancillary insurance options available
  • •401(k) retirement account with matching MPG contributions & profit sharing (if applicable)
  • •Profit Sharing Plan - potential up to 3% of base salary
  • •Educational Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
  • •Gym membership reimbursement up to $120 per year

This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits: Benefits For This Position Include: A 401(K) Savings Plan With Employer Contributions; Medical, Dental And Vision Insurance; Wellness Programs; Health Savings Account, Health Care And Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Company Paid Short-Term Disability And Long-Term Disability; Company Paid Employee Basic Life And Ad&D Insurance; Supplemental Employee And Dependent Life Insurance; Optional Accident, Hospital Indemnity And Critical Illness Insurance; Adoption, Surrogacy, And Fertility Benefits And Assistance; Commuter Benefits; Parental, Military, Jury Duty, And Bereavement Leaves Of Absence; Paid Time Off, Including Up To 10 Paid Holidays Per Calendar Year Based Off Schedule, Paid Vacation Days, 40 Paid Sick Leave Hours Annually Or As Provided Under State And Local Paid Sick Leave Laws, Tuition Assistance; Business Travel Services; Employee Discounts; And An Employee Assistance Program That Includes Company Paid Counseling Sessions And Legal Services. Eligibility For Benefits Is Governed By Applicable Plan Documents And Policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other facto

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