Supplier Quality Engineer

ARaymond•Rochester Hills, MI

18d

About The Position

The Supplier Quality Engineer ensures that external and AR network suppliers consistently meet quality, delivery, and compliance requirements. The role leads supplier qualification, APQP/PPAP activities, performance monitoring, corrective and preventive action management, and continuous improvement initiatives to prevent defects, reduce risk, and support successful launches and ongoing production. The position works with internal and external teams and suppliers across different cultures and regions, and includes frequent local, domestic, and international travel of up to 50%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Quality, or a related field.
Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in supplier quality, quality engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related automotive manufacturing field.
Working knowledge of IATF 16949:2016, ISO 9001, automotive requirements, solar market requirements, and quality management system expectations.
Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, and Control Plan methodology.
Experience leading supplier corrective actions, root cause analysis, containment, and implementation of permanent corrective actions.
Experience auditing stamping, plating, heat-treatment, and coating supplier processes is mandatory.
Knowledge of quality standards across industries such as automotive and energy.
Proficiency in VDA 6.3 audit methodologies and problem-solving tools such as 8D and FMEA.
Expertise in AIAG core tools, including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, Control Plans, and error-proofing methods.
Strong communication skills and ability to influence without authority.
Ability to work collaboratively with others.
Problem-solving expertise, manufacturing and process knowledge, and data-analysis skills.
Ability to lead and influence suppliers and manufacturing plants across different cultures and regions worldwide.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Professional demeanor and ethical conduct, including appropriate handling of confidential information.
Ability to travel frequently by air, car, or other means; local, domestic, and international travel up to 50%.
Frequent sitting, walking, and standing; computer use involving repetitive mouse use, keyboarding, and visual demands; and ability to work in the office for collaborative purposes.

Nice To Haves

VDA 6.3 Auditor Certification.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, qualify, and develop suppliers to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and company quality requirements.
Lead supplier APQP activities from feasibility through launch and drive supplier improvement plans to prevent defects arising from deviations.
Review and approve PPAP or related quality documentation to confirm quality commitments.
Conduct supplier audits using VDA 6.3 process assessments to verify compliance with applicable internal and external requirements.
Monitor supplier performance metrics and report on supplier performance and quality trends.
Lead containment, root cause analysis, and corrective action activities for supplier-related nonconformances using defined tools.
Support engineering, supplier process, material, and tooling changes, as well as transfer activities, to identify and control quality risks.
Collaborate with internal and external teams to resolve supplier quality issues and improve supply chain performance.
Secure supplier and internal AR team readiness for launches and serial production.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Adhere to company health and safety guidelines and procedures and attend required health and safety training.