About The Position
Re:Car dba SLATE is seeking an energetic, organized, experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to support all aspects of Supplier Quality and performance, with a focus on exterior and closures. The role works closely with internal and external customers to understand expectations and supports sourcing, quality, supplier development, and delivery of tooling and parts within budget and program milestones. The Supplier Quality Engineer administers the APQP process, holds suppliers accountable to the Quality Requirements Manual, develops and implements supplier KPIs and scorecards, and drives actions to improve supplier performance. The role evaluates suppliers for production awards, manages supplier quality performance, builds strong supplier relationships, and collaborates with internal stakeholders to support company objectives and core values.
Requirements
- Engineering degree or equivalent, or previous working-level experience.
- At least 5 years of Supplier Quality experience, including site audits, continuous improvement, APQP, lean problem-solving principles, and leading a team by example.
- Experience with varied components such as stampings, plastics, seals, lighting, glass, and latches.
- Ability to identify process issues and drive improvements to operational efficiency and product quality.
- Strong working knowledge of value-driven supplier KPI and scorecard development and implementation.
- Strong communication, relationship-building, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
- High level of integrity.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis; visa sponsorship is not available.
Responsibilities
- Administer the APQP process.
- Hold suppliers accountable to the Quality Requirements Manual and drive actions to improve supplier performance.
- Develop and implement supplier partner KPIs and scorecards.
- Evaluate suppliers for production awards.
- Address all aspects of supplier quality performance and develop strong supplier relationships.
- Work with internal and external customers to understand expectations and support sourcing, quality, supplier development, and on-time, on-budget delivery of tooling and parts against program milestones.
- Work directly with engineering and manufacturing on technical GD&T and drawing standards training and review.
- Identify process issues and drive improvements to operational efficiency and product quality.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support company objectives and core values.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
