Supervisor, SQD Engineering- EVERGREEN

Knorr-Bremse • Avon, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Supervisor, SQD Engineering- EVERGREEN LOCATION: Avon / Ohio (US-OH), United States | BRAND: Bendix | REQUISITION ID: 11392 | JOB GRADE: 17 | ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site Want to help shape tomorrow? At Bendix, we set the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Position Title: Supervisor, Supplier Quality Development Supervisor Title: Manager, Supplier Quality Development Position Level: Salaried Date Last Revised: September 2, 2026 Position Summary: Interface with all Bendix CVS suppliers in the following areas: quality performance and expectations, interpretation of requirements per engineering drawings and specifications, and supplier improvement, development, and audits. This is a hands-on supervisory role requiring both team leadership and direct management of the assigned supplier category.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on manufacturing experience in stamping, machining, and/or forging processes.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the field of automotive tier 1 quality required.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisor experience.
• Experience in several AIAG modules required.
• Strong analytical skills and problem solving utilizing six-sigma tools and 8D principles.
• Multi-task oriented.
• Highly motivated, self-starter.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including process documentation.
• Project management, follow-up and team skills essential.
• Strong training, coaching and mentoring skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suites including Excel, MS World, PowerPoint Etc.
• Ability to adapt to priority changes.
• SAP experience
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering/Science/Industrial Management. (Will consider other types of bachelor’s degrees only with significant quality management experience +10 years)
• Automotive/Truck industry experience
• All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment-based visa sponsorship

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with production processes in manufacturing, or lean management for process improvement roles.
• Knowledge of measurement systems, GD&T, and gauge design is highly desirable.
• Prefer experience in all AIAG modules.
• VDA certified is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead improvement & development activities with Bendix North America Suppliers (United States, Mexico, Canada, India, China, Europe).
• Have a strong background for SMF (Stamping, Machining & Forging) and other categories as well, familiarity with production processes in manufacturing, or lean management for process improvement roles.
• For any issue occurring with the Bowling Green plant related to suppliers, engage stakeholders and resources proactively driving the resolve the issue.
• Supervise direct reports to ensure tasks and priority issues are tracked and resolved on time.
• Responsibility for supplier APQP on new product/transitions (measurement standardization, quality requirements, and on-sight PPAP validation) for Bowling Green plant and other plants related to S MF , IC and other categories as well.
• Acting as liaison between suppliers, group, and plant buyers, plant quality and engineering.
• Acting as mediator between suppliers and plant quality when problems arise (Dispute process).
• Conduct audits related to approving new suppliers, supplier development, and product safety e specially within NA region as well as support other regions .
• Review Supplier PPAP’s
• The employee has knowledge of S MF , IC and other categories, and when they notice that the product has a quality problem or defect, they lead or direct all activities required by the position to the team members, until the problem is solved and closed properly.
• Able to conduct product audits/DMI validation audits to eliminate gaps in the supplier process, ensure a safe launch, and meet the project schedule.
• Support other Supplier Quality Supervisors across additional commodity categories as needed to meet business and organizational objectives.

Benefits

• group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance.
• company’s 401k plan.
• 120 hours of vacation leave and 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence every year.
• 12 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday throughout the calendar year.
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave
• Employees working on federal contracts covered by the Federal Paid Sick Leave requirements will be notified and will receive benefits consistent and compliant with the FPSL requirements.
• purchase company stock
• annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics of up to 4% of annual salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager