Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer

Role Overview

This role is responsible for ensuring the quality of purchased materials and products by strengthening supplier controls, managing incoming quality processes, and driving continuous improvement across the supply base.

Core Accountability Areas

• Manage supplier-related quality issues, including complaints, corrective actions, and containment activities.
• Maintain and update supplier quality documentation, certifications, and scorecards.
• Coordinate with suppliers on material sorting, returns, and corrective action plans.
• Oversee incoming inspection processes and ensure compliance with established procedures.
• Conduct supplier audits (remote and onsite) and support supplier development initiatives.
• Support supplier product releases, PPAP approvals, and change management (4M).

• Monitor supplier and process KPIs using SPC and other quality tools.

• Ensure purchased products meet applicable quality, environmental, and customer standards.

Compliance & Quality Systems

• Apply AIAG Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA, SPC).

• Ensure adherence to IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and customer-specific requirements.

• Support internal audits and risk management activities.

Leadership & Authority

• Authority to stop production or material release due to quality concerns.

• Supervise and train incoming inspection personnel.

• Manage hold areas for nonconforming purchased materials.

Background & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field.

• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience; supplier quality experience required.
• Experience in supplier quality assurance within an automotive or regulated environment preferred.

• Knowledge of GD&T and technical drawing interpretation.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.

• ERP system experience preferred.