Supplier Quality Engineer – Press Part /Structure

Scout Motors • Blythewood, SC

14h • $95,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Scout Motors is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer focused on Press Part /Structure components. The role evaluates and selects suppliers, establishes quality metrics, monitors supplier performance, investigates quality issues, and works with suppliers to resolve problems and improve their processes. It also develops and maintains quality documentation and leads continuous-improvement initiatives, including supplier training and workshops.

The position collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and supply chain teams to integrate quality standards throughout the product lifecycle, and contributes supplier-capability and quality input during product development. The role is based at Scout Motors’ Blythewood, South Carolina location and requires working in the office 4–5 days per week. Domestic and international travel is required approximately 40–70% of the time; a valid driver’s license and passport are required.

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible for a base salary and an annual performance bonus. The stated base salary range is $95,000–$120,000.

Requirements

• 4 to 8 years of experience in Press Part /Structure product quality in an SQE capacity.
• Very good technical understanding and specialist knowledge of vehicle development, vehicle production, and supply chain management.
• Excellent operations experience and a strong understanding of vehicle assembly and functionality as a whole.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound knowledge of quality management and methodologies.
• Understanding of safety requirements.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, assertiveness, entrepreneurial thinking, and goal- and result-oriented decision-making.
• Leadership and team-management abilities, with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams.
• Ability to direct supplier activities at the management level and ensure suppliers meet customer requirements and expectations.
• Ability to execute project-management techniques.
• Strong technical writing ability using SPC and data analysis, and ability to explain complex issues concisely and plainly.
• Valid driver’s license and passport; domestic and international travel of approximately 40–70% is required.
• Ability to work in the office 4–5 days per week at the Blythewood, South Carolina location.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical/vehicle engineering, industrial engineering, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate potential suppliers’ capabilities, quality systems, and compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborate with procurement and engineering teams to select suppliers aligned with quality objectives.
• Establish and maintain quality metrics for Press Part /Structure components.
• Monitor supplier performance through audits, assessments, and quality control inspections.
• Investigate supplier-related quality issues using root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve their processes.
• Develop and maintain inspection plans, control plans, work instructions, and other quality documentation for Press Part /Structure components.
• Keep quality records current and compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Lead continuous-improvement initiatives for supplier quality performance.
• Facilitate supplier training and workshops to promote quality-management best practices.
• Work with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to integrate quality standards throughout the product lifecycle.
• Participate in product-development meetings and provide input on supplier capabilities and quality considerations.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and income-protection plans.
• 401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting.
• 20 days of planned PTO, as accrued.
• 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays annually.
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders.
• Paid leave for bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave.
• Annual performance bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed