Supplier Quality Engineer

About the Role

The Supplier Quality Engineer role is an enthusiastic, self‑motivated position that thrives in a fast‑paced environment. Located at the Michigan City manufacturing site, the engineer will manage the relationship between the organization and the quality department for each supplier, leading supplier system, product, and product‑approval activities while working toward zero‑defect outcomes through continuous process improvement. Key responsibilities include serving as the primary quality liaison for assigned suppliers, conducting quality management system, process, and product audits, and overseeing the supplier onboarding process. The engineer will drive supplier improvement strategies, support cost‑related workshops with procurement, own the APQP process, and manage PPAP approvals and issue‑resolution activities such as 8D problem solving and charge‑back processes. • Act as quality key contact and account owner for assigned suppliers/commodities. • Conduct QMS, process, and product audits to support supplier selection and approval. • Lead supplier onboarding, including quality manual, PPAP workbook, SQE procedure, and SCAR creation. • Execute supplier improvement strategies and collaborate on cost‑related workshops with procurement. • Own the APQP process, serve as quality voice in technical reviews, and manage PPAP approvals. • Drive resolution of supplier quality issues using 8D, chargeback, and escalation processes. • Organize supplier quality scorecard, complaint, and management reviews. • Participate in supplier transitions, new product development, and cost‑reduction projects. • Travel up to 50% domestically and internationally to supplier sites.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸supplier audits
• ▸supplier onboarding
• ▸apqp management
• ▸issue resolution
• ▸scorecard management
• ▸improvement strategy

What You Bring

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field and have at least three years of supplier quality experience. Required knowledge includes ISO 9001, ISO 14000, OHSAS 18001, internal auditor certification, and proficiency with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, GD&T, and problem‑solving tools. Six Sigma or ASQ certifications are preferred, and up to 50% travel to domestic and international suppliers is expected. • Minimum 3 years experience in supplier quality assurance within a manufacturing environment. • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field. • Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14000, OHSAS 18001; internal auditor certification preferred. • Proficiency with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, GD&T, and root‑cause analysis tools. • Six Sigma/ASQ certifications (CQA, CQE, etc.) preferred; Green Belt or Black Belt a plus. • Strong cross‑cultural communication and ability to lead cross‑functional teams.

Requirements

• ▸3‑year experience
• ▸engineering degree
• ▸iso 9001
• ▸apqp
• ▸six sigma
• ▸cross‑cultural

Work Environment

Office Full-Time