Senior Supplier Quality Manager
Core
Leading global quality strategy for external suppliers and partner manufacturing sites, ensuring compliance with automotive standards and safeguarding product integrity for automotive OEM and Tier 1 clients.
Role type
Senior Supplier Quality Manager (Automotive)
Builds
Global quality management systems, audit programs, and continuous improvement initiatives for external supply chain operations.
Domain
Automotive manufacturing supply chain
Required skills
IATF 16949 compliance, automotive core tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC), root cause analysis (8D, A3), global supplier audit management, cross-functional CAPA leadership, data-driven quality metrics analysis.
Preferred skills
Master's degree in engineering or quality, experience managing global customer relationships in automotive OEM/Tier 1 environments, travel readiness.
Technologies
IATF 16949, ISO 9001, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, 8D, A3, CAPA, CCAR.
Responsibilities
Lead global implementation and governance of Quality Management Systems (QMS); oversee external audit programs across global sites; manage supplier-related quality escalations impacting automotive customers; drive continuous improvement in PPM performance and warranty reduction; lead cross-functional corrective and preventive action (CAPA) initiatives.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
