Supplier Quality Engineer
Core
Develop standard methodologies with suppliers to prevent defects and waste, ensuring products meet customer requirements and quality standards.
Role type
Supplier Quality Engineer
Builds
Robust product builds and validated supplier processes
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Quality Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
root cause analysis, corrective action planning, supplier validation audits, APQP, process improvement (Lean, Six-Sigma, Poka-Yoke), on-site supplier verification, technical support, project coordination, budget management
Preferred skills
training delivery, multi-functional team collaboration, new product launch support, supply chain impact analysis
Technologies
APQP, Lean, Six-Sigma, Poka-Yoke
Responsibilities
Conduct supplier validation audits and APQP; participate in multi-functional teams to define process parameters for new products; perform root cause analysis and lead corrective actions; visit suppliers on-site to verify correction actions; lead supplier issue resolution and cost recovery; support new product launches and sample approvals; deliver quality awareness training; maintain positive relationships with internal and external collaborators
Seniority
Mid-level, general supervision