Supplier Development Quality Manager

Auburn Hills, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14-09-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At American Rheinmetall we believe in satisfied customers and healthy engaged employees. We listen to our customers and provide them with solutions whether thats high quality parts or cutting edge technology our nations Warfighters and farmers alike depend on us to deliver. Being part of the Rheinmetall team offers a challenging and fulfilling career while being an important part of a mission larger than ourselves.

Our know-how is on almost every major combat vehicle in the Army from the legendary Abrams Main Battle Tank to the Bradley Fighting Vehicle and the XM30 we are designing to replace it. Our handiwork empowers and protects the members of our U.S. Armed Forces and helps to ensure their safe return home. With the same skill and precision that we make tracks for armored vehicles we also make the tracks that move the largest tractors combines and grain carts across fields all over the United States growing the food that feeds us all.

Over the past two years American Rheinmetall has added more than 200 employees to number over 1400 strong. We have won over $200 million in new business and expect to exceed $600 million in revenue this year. If you are interested in joining a fast-growing team for a meaningful career that directly supports our Warfighters and farmers we encourage you to apply today!

JOB SUMMARY

Lead the Supplier Quality Development process. Manage a team performing supplier development and quality activities to ensure that suppliers production and quality systems special processes products and services meet purchase contract requirements and applicable regulatory agency and government regulations.

Essential Functions:

Plan organize and conduct onsite audits of procured material parts and assemblies in person and utilizing Supplier Quality Engineers.
Assess supplier capability and capacity to perform work and comply with specifications engineering documents and other contractual and regulatory requirements.
Conduct root cause and corrective action analysis and implement appropriate preventative action.
Provide education on quality systems regulatory compliance issues and company initiatives.
Conduct source inspections and delegate product acceptance responsibility to suppliers.

Cohesive partnering / integration with the supply base key program business partners and first line leaders
Works with Supply Chain to ensure that internal and customer requirements are communicated to suppliers during the procurement process
Maintains and improves the Supplier Development and Requirements manual
Focus on continuous improvement the ability to recognize and implement opportunities to bring preventative best practices to the supply base
Development of data driven initiatives aimed at reductions of quality related disruptions and fostering a culture of continuous improvement
Completes risk assessments of the supply chain and implements mitigation plans
Develops and executes business plans policies and procedures and develops organizational and technical strategies to improve supplier performance
Acquires and manages resources and leads process improvements
Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers stakeholders peers partners suppliers and direct reports
Manages develops and motivates employees
Support and adhere to all company safety and environmental regulations & policies
Undertake other duties as determined by Leadership

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise and motivate a team of Supplier Development Engineers

Qualifications:

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (as demonstrated through experience training and/or testing)

At least 5 years experience managing a Supplier Quality and Development process in a defense aerospace or automotive environment
Knowledge and experience working with AS9100 / ISO 9001 / IATF16949 Standard.
At least 5 years experience applying and deploying Advanced Product Quality Planning Production Part Approval Process or the AS9145 Aerospace standard in an automotive aerospace or defense manufacturing setting.
At least 5 years experience utilizing Failure Mode Effects Analysis Control Plans Statistical Process Control and Measurement Systems Analysis tools.
At least 5 years experience performing system assessments in a defense aerospace or automotive environment.
Solid understanding of Continuous Improvement with proven track record of implementation
Strong attention to detail with good analytical and problem-solving skills
Familiarity of the US DoD process and procedures for vehicle development and acquisition.
Must promote collaboration and facilitate teamwork across the organization and its external service providers.
Must be tactful diplomatic and work with integrity honesty and respect for others.
Shall support and encourage performance by motivating individuals and teams to achieve high performance.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required

Education:

Bachelors in Engineering or Business Administration

Experience:

5 or more years of relevant manufacturing experience
5 or more years of leadership / supervisory / managerial experience
Experience of working in a multi-national multi-organizational and corporate environment
Experience with quality engineering and supply chain management in a highly regulated industry
The position requires about 50% travel to various unanticipated worksite locations throughout the U.S and internationally.

Background Prerequisites:

Must undergo and meet company standards for background check employment verification reference checks and controlled substance testing.
All employment at ARV is contingent upon the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance if the position requires it.
This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. U.S. Person includes U.S. Citizen lawful permanent resident refugee or asylee.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

With or without reasonable accommodations requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential addition to other demands the demands of the job include:

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time. Occasional travel to Europe may be required
Ability to stand for long periods

Required Experience:

Manager

JOB SUMMARY

Essential Functions:

Plan organize and conduct onsite audits of procured material parts and assemblies in person and utilizing Supplier Quality Engineers.
Assess supplier capability and capacity to perform work and comply with specifications engineering documents and other contractual and regulatory requirements.
Conduct root cause and corrective action analysis and implement appropriate preventative action.
Provide education on quality systems regulatory compliance issues and company initiatives.
Conduct source inspections and delegate product acceptance responsibility to suppliers.

Cohesive partnering / integration with the supply base key program business partners and first line leaders
Works with Supply Chain to ensure that internal and customer requirements are communicated to suppliers during the procurement process
Maintains and improves the Supplier Development and Requirements manual
Focus on continuous improvement the ability to recognize and implement opportunities to bring preventative best practices to the supply base
Development of data driven initiatives aimed at reductions of quality related disruptions and fostering a culture of continuous improvement
Completes risk assessments of the supply chain and implements mitigation plans
Develops and executes business plans policies and procedures and develops organizational and technical strategies to improve supplier performance
Acquires and manages resources and leads process improvements
Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers stakeholders peers partners suppliers and direct reports
Manages develops and motivates employees
Support and adhere to all company safety and environmental regulations & policies
Undertake other duties as determined by Leadership

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise and motivate a team of Supplier Development Engineers

Qualifications:

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (as demonstrated through experience training and/or testing)

At least 5 years experience managing a Supplier Quality and Development process in a defense aerospace or automotive environment
Knowledge and experience working with AS9100 / ISO 9001 / IATF16949 Standard.
At least 5 years experience applying and deploying Advanced Product Quality Planning Production Part Approval Process or the AS9145 Aerospace standard in an automotive aerospace or defense manufacturing setting.
At least 5 years experience utilizing Failure Mode Effects Analysis Control Plans Statistical Process Control and Measurement Systems Analysis tools.
At least 5 years experience performing system assessments in a defense aerospace or automotive environment.
Solid understanding of Continuous Improvement with proven track record of implementation
Strong attention to detail with good analytical and problem-solving skills
Familiarity of the US DoD process and procedures for vehicle development and acquisition.
Must promote collaboration and facilitate teamwork across the organization and its external service providers.
Must be tactful diplomatic and work with integrity honesty and respect for others.
Shall support and encourage performance by motivating individuals and teams to achieve high performance.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required

Education:

Bachelors in Engineering or Business Administration

Experience:

5 or more years of relevant manufacturing experience
5 or more years of leadership / supervisory / managerial experience
Experience of working in a multi-national multi-organizational and corporate environment
Experience with quality engineering and supply chain management in a highly regulated industry
The position requires about 50% travel to various unanticipated worksite locations throughout the U.S and internationally.

Background Prerequisites:

Must undergo and meet company standards for background check employment verification reference checks and controlled substance testing.
All employment at ARV is contingent upon the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance if the position requires it.
This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. U.S. Person includes U.S. Citizen lawful permanent resident refugee or asylee.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

With or without reasonable accommodations requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential addition to other demands the demands of the job include:

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time. Occasional travel to Europe may be required
Ability to stand for long periods

Required Experience:

Manager

Key Skills

Fitness
AXA
Council
Cement
Cleaning

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American Rheinmetall

Rheinmetall's U.S. organizations include American Rheinmetall Systems, American Rheinmetall Vehicles, American Rheinmetall Munitions and American Rheinmetall Defense. The operating companies have established engineering and production capabilities that allow them to modify existing pr ... View more

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