Supplier Quality Engineer

Oakwood Group•Taylor, MI

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Oakwood Group is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to support supplier quality activities and develop expertise in supplier quality. The role works directly with suppliers and the Purchasing, Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to address quality issues, support new program launches, and improve supplier performance. It offers hands-on experience across supplier quality and the opportunity to contribute to manufacturing operations and customer outcomes. The position is in-office in Taylor, Michigan, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, with travel to supplier locations as needed and travel of up to 40%.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
Approximately 1–2 years of experience in quality, manufacturing, engineering, or a related technical role.
Basic knowledge of auditing principles and structured problem-solving methods, and an interest in further developing these skills.
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to investigate issues, ask thoughtful questions, and work toward practical solutions.
Curiosity and aptitude for learning new concepts, processes, and quality tools.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organization, follow-through, accountability, and attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively with suppliers and cross-functional manufacturing teams.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to travel up to 40%.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to PPAP and supplier quality processes.
Exposure to SPC, MSA, and statistical analysis.
Exposure to PFMEA and Control Plans.
Exposure to APQP and automotive core tools.
Exposure to IATF 16949 or ISO 9001 quality management systems.
Exposure to supplier audits and corrective action processes.
Exposure to automotive or Tier 1/Tier 2 manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

Support and manage supplier corrective actions, investigate quality concerns, and use structured problem-solving methods to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.
Support PPAP activities, new program launches, and engineering changes.
Participate in supplier audits and process reviews.
Monitor supplier quality performance and work with suppliers to improve results.
Partner with Purchasing, Production, Engineering, Quality, and suppliers to resolve quality issues.
Travel to supplier locations as needed to investigate concerns and support improvement activities.