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Position Title: Supplier Quality Engineer
Department: Quality
Reports To: Quality Manager
This position does not offer visa sponsorship.
Position Overview
As a Supplier Quality Engineer at our dynamic tier 1 third-party supplier, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring supplier performance, driving continuous improvement, and supporting the launch of high-quality automotive components. You will partner with cross-functional teams and suppliers to develop, implement, and maintain robust quality systems that meet customer expectations and industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
Education:
We are a leading tier 1 third-party supplier committed to delivering top-quality automotive components. Our focus on supplier partnerships, operational excellence, and continuous improvement drives our success in the competitive automotive sector.
Join our team and help shape the future of automotive excellence by ensuring quality from the source.
Department: Quality
Reports To: Quality Manager
This position does not offer visa sponsorship.
Position Overview
As a Supplier Quality Engineer at our dynamic tier 1 third-party supplier, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring supplier performance, driving continuous improvement, and supporting the launch of high-quality automotive components. You will partner with cross-functional teams and suppliers to develop, implement, and maintain robust quality systems that meet customer expectations and industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead supplier qualification activities to ensure compliance with engineering specifications, industry standards, and customer requirements.
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and procurement teams on new product introductions, ensuring supplier readiness and capability.
- Evaluate supplier processes through audits and performance reviews; implement corrective actions where necessary.
- Establish and manage testing procedures, calibrate equipment, and maintain technical measuring protocols.
- Analyze supplier quality data, generate performance reports, and present insights to management.
- Drive root cause analysis and implement sustainable solutions for supplier-related quality issues.
- Foster supplier development initiatives to improve quality performance and reduce costs.
Education:
- A bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field is required.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- 5-8 years of experience in supplier quality engineering within the automotive industry.
- Experience with tier 1 supplier operations is highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and MSA.
- Proficiency in problem-solving methodologies such as 8D and root cause analysis.
- Hands-on experience conducting supplier audits (ISO 9001, IATF 16949 standards).
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; capable of working effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Proficiency in quality tools and statistical software.
- Opportunity to impact a high-demand, fast-paced automotive environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Professional growth and development opportunities within a supportive team culture.
We are a leading tier 1 third-party supplier committed to delivering top-quality automotive components. Our focus on supplier partnerships, operational excellence, and continuous improvement drives our success in the competitive automotive sector.
Join our team and help shape the future of automotive excellence by ensuring quality from the source.
