Supplier Quality Engineer

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Job Summary

The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring supplied materials and components meet quality engineering and manufacturing requirements. This role has a strong focus on Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) readiness submission review supplier qualification process validation and ongoing supplier performance improvement. The position partners closely with suppliers sourcing manufacturing engineering and quality teams to reduce risk drive compliance and support flawless product launches

Key Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality activities for new product introduction and supplier changes.

• Manage and reviewPPAP submissionsto ensure completeness accuracy and compliance with customer and internal requirements.

• ReviewAPQPactivities with suppliers to support successful industrialization and launch readiness.

• Review and approve quality documents including:

  • Process flow diagrams

  • PFMEAs

  • Control plans

  • Process capability studies

  • MSA studies

  • Dimensional and material certifications

• Ensure suppliers meet requirements for first article inspection sample validation and production readiness.

• Drive closure of issues identified during PPAP review audits launch containment and production.

• Support supplier selection qualification and development activities.

• Monitor supplier performance using KPIs such as PPM on-time PPAP approval cost of poor quality and corrective action responsiveness.

• Lead supplier corrective actions using structured problem-solving methods such as8D 5 Whys and Ishikawa.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve nonconforming material issues and implement robust corrective and preventive actions.

• Participate in deviation reviews change management and supplier process change approvals.

• Conduct risk assessments related to supplier processes special characteristics and launch readiness.

• Promote use of continuous improvement methods to strengthen supplier process control and product quality.

• Support compliance with applicable industry customer and regulatory quality standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in automotive HVAC industrial manufacturing or regulated manufacturing environments.

• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems.

• ASQ certification such as CQE or equivalent.

• Bachelors degree preferred. Will consider experience in lieu of a degree.

• Experience with launch management and supplier readiness reviews.

• Knowledge of statistical analysis and capability evaluation.

Travel

• Travel may be required for supplier visits audits and launch support.

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:

Compensation Type:

Incentive Eligible:

Sales Commission Eligible:

Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority merit geographic location education experience travel requirements and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally benefits may vary depending on the region business alignment union involvement and employee status.

Thrive at work and at home:

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives WE DARE TO CARE!
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• 401K match up to 6% plus an additional 2% core contribution up to 8% company contribution.
• Paid time off includes 15 vacation days 9 paid holidays 3 floating holidays sick leave and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.

Safety Sensitive Role:

The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin pregnancy age marital status disability status as a protected veteran or any legally protected status.