Supplier Quality Engineer – Casting & Machining

Supplier Quality Engineer Casting & Machining

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and hands-on Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) with strong expertise in casting and machining processes particularly aluminum castings. The role requires close collaboration with suppliers frequent onsite visits and active involvement in resolving quality issues related to both current production and new product development.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage supplier quality activities for casting and machined components

Drive APQP PPAP and engineering change management processes at supplier locations

Provide hands-on support to suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve process capability

Support new product development (NPD) and address launch and ramp-up quality concerns

Conduct supplier audits assessments and continuous improvement initiatives

Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and ensure sustainable quality improvements

Act as a technical interface between suppliers manufacturing and engineering teams

Technical Skills & Expertise

Strong hands-on experience in casting processes including:

o Aluminum castings: HPDC LPDC

o Knowledge of other casting processes such as sand casting and high-pressure casting

Experience in machining of engineered components

Good understanding of manufacturing processes and quality management systems

Proven experience in supplier quality management and structured problem-solving methodologies

Ability to provide practical shop-floor-level solutions to suppliers

Behavioral & Other Requirements

Highly energetic proactive and results-oriented mindset

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Willingness and flexibility to undertake frequent travel to supplier locations

Open to travel within and outside the USA

Pi-square technologies is a Michigan (USA) Headquartered Automotive Embedded Engineering Services company Synergy Partner for major OEMs and Tier 1s and their implementation partners in Automotive Embedded Product Development Projects Requirements Analysis Software Design Software Implementation Efficient Build Release Process and turnkey software V & V Services. We have more than 20 years of industry expertise with specialization in the latest cutting-edge automotive technologies such as Infotainment connected vehicles Cyber security OTA and Advanced Safety/ Body electronics.