Supplier Quality Engineer

If you're looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you've found it. Whether you're an experienced professional, a recent graduate, or somewhere in between, MAT Holdings is where you can apply your skills, learn new ones, and make a real impact.

With more than 14,000 employees across 12 countries and over 40 locations worldwide, MAT offers exciting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more. Headquartered in Long Grove, IL, our global footprint includes 2.1 million square feet of U.S. distribution and manufacturing space and 40+ factories across three continents.

At MAT, we don’t just make things happen—we ensure it happens with excellence. From engineering and logistics to marketing and customer service, we maintain consistent expertise across the entire supply chain. Join us and be part of a team where your creativity and contributions help shape the future of global manufacturing.

Gabriel North America, a market leader in suspension systems products, established in 1907. We design, manufacture, and distribute top-notch suspension products for automotive aftermarket and other specialty vehicles. With a robust team of over 1,100 employees across multiple locations in the US and Mexico, we offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment. If you're passionate about the automotive industry and are eager to be part of a century-old innovating company, apply now and accelerate your career with us!

This position is with Gabriel North America, a market leader in suspension systems products, established in 1907. We design, manufacture, and distribute top-notch suspension products for automotive aftermarket and other specialty vehicles. With a robust team of over 1,100 employees across multiple locations in the US and Mexico, we offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment. If you're passionate about the automotive industry and are eager to be part of a century-old innovating company, apply now and accelerate your career with us!

• MAT Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries offer a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance after 60 days of employment
• Paid Time Off (PTO), including paid vacation, sick days, and paid holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan + Company Match
• Career Advancement Program, training and development
• Wellness Programs, including fitness reimbursements and mental health support
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Voluntary Life / AD&D , Employer Provided Life/AD&D
• and More

The Supplier Quality Engineer is a key component in any partnership with Ride Control LLC and their supply chain. The SQE’s role is to ensure that all suppliers meet the required quality standards and specifications set forth in the Ride Control LLC Supplier Quality & Development Manual, IATF/ISO Standards, and Customer requirements. This involves evaluating supplier processes, conducting audits, coaching, supporting root-cause analysis activities, performing scheduled/unscheduled visits, driving corrective action on systemic issues, monitoring CS1/CS2 sorting activity, and recouping costs in a timely manner.

The SQE will contribute to a cooperative work environment and adhere to Ride Control LLC’s code of conduct, where fairness, equity, and non-discriminatory practices are the standard.

The SQE candidate must have a valid driver's license and an active passport. This position requires up to 60% combined domestic and international travel. When travel is not active, the employee will resume the company’s on-site 5-day work schedule at the corporate location in Farmington Hills, Michigan, or Queretaro, Mexico, or at the designated regional location:
Monday–Friday (8 am-5 pm).

• As part of the Quality team, will assist Ride Control LLC Plants.
• Analyzes and completes Supplier Risk assessments.
• Conducts on-site and virtual Supplier audits and works with suppliers to develop corrective actions, with follow-up, and completes validation analysis.
• Proactively works with the various Ride Control LLC Operations in reviewing supplier quality and delivery performance issues.
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