Supplier Quality Engineer, Powertrain
Core
Ensure quality of powertrain components supplied to the organization by managing supplier relationships, audits, and corrective actions.
Role type
Supplier Quality Engineer (Powertrain)
Builds
Powertrain components for medium-duty EVs and Hybrids
Domain
Electric Vehicles (EV) / Automotive Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier audits, PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action planning, quality metrics development, ISO 9001/IATF 16949 compliance, mechanical component knowledge (castings, forgings, gears, welding, tooling)
Preferred skills
ASQ certifications (CQE, CQA, CQM), Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, IATF 16949 standard expertise
Technologies
QMS software, inspection tools, statistical analysis software
Responsibilities
Conduct supplier audits (process, product, system), develop and implement supplier performance metrics, lead APQP and PPAP processes, investigate and resolve quality issues, review supplier documentation (control plans, FMEAs), participate in design reviews, lead MRB meetings, monitor supplier performance metrics, establish and validate supplier processes (tool trials, FAI)
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC