Supplier Quality Engineer

Base pay range

$42.00/hr - $45.00/hr

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Job Title
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- Supplier quality engineer

Duration
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- 11 to 12‑Months position (May go longer)

Shift
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- Standard

Location
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- Tuesdays to Thursdays on site;
Mondays and Fridays remote (may change per GM)

• Responsibility for body and exterior parts (molded plastic, painted/plated plastics, steel parts, and lighting components) as described in the Job Description.
• Serve as the technical liaison between purchasing, product engineering, internal manufacturing, and external suppliers.
• Resolve supplier manufacturing issues, implement advanced quality planning systems, and provide technical support throughout the lifecycle of a particular commodity.
• Assure supplier understanding and compliance with APQP processes and product PPAP submission and approval requirements.
• Review and approve supplier quality plans for new component parts and assemblies for new vehicle and/or powertrain programs.
• Review supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems.
• Implement and monitor supplier part qualification and certification processes.
• Determine root cause of supplier manufacturing problems and implement timely, effective, and efficient quality resolutions.
• Improve quality performance of suppliers by conducting onsite workshops, providing technical assistance to develop a robust quality system, or other support as required.
• Provide technical assistance during supplier launch, change‑over, and ongoing production activities.

• Strong knowledge of automotive interior, exterior, body, chassis, electrical or powertrain quality, manufacturing, and engineering functions.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Manufacturing Quality processes.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing and Tool Engineering processes.
• Knowledge of Quality Systems Planning (APQP), including PPAP.
• Ability to perform statistical problem solving (Red X, DFSS, DMAIC).
• Extensive experience and knowledge of the specific assigned commodity/product.
• Highly motivated with demonstrated leadership capability.
• Proficient in print reading and interpretation, part measurement, gage design and function.
• Knowledge of geometric design and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly plant processes, procedures, tooling, equipment, and facilities.
• Knowledge of probability, statistical quality control, and design of experiments.
• Investigate quality problems and apply sound technical judgment to develop solutions.
• Manage multiple projects and lead diverse cross‑functional teams simultaneously.
• High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with others.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 50% (daily commutable and overnight combined).

Education/Experience

Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field required.

• Master’s degree in Business Administration or Engineering preferred.
• Technical and Quality Certifications preferred.
• 5‑7 years of experience required.
• Ideal if this person has experience SQMS.
• Ideal if they have SPPs (Supplier Practical Problem Solving System).

Mid‑Senior level

Contract

Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and Engineering

Automation Machinery Manufacturing, Engineering Services, and Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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