Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer

About the role

The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer plays a critical leadership role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and continuous improvement of the supplier base supporting EV battery module production. This individual will develop and execute a comprehensive supplier development strategy, identify capability gaps, and drive resolution of complex quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive supplier development strategy aligned with organizational production, quality, and cost objectives, with emphasis on module line suppliers.
• Identify capability gaps in the supplier base and implement structured improvement programs using APQP, PPAP, and 8D methodologies.
• Lead supplier segmentation and tiering efforts; establish long-term development roadmaps for strategic suppliers.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Procurement, and Operations to align supplier readiness with new product introduction and ramp timelines.
• Support IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 compliance initiatives across the supplier base.
• Establish and enforce supplier quality performance standards including PPM targets, PPAP submission timelines, and corrective action response requirements.
• Conduct regular supplier performance reviews using scorecards; track KPIs including NCR counts, audit findings, and warranty claims.
• Lead supplier quality audits (process, system, and layered) at manufacturing sites; manage findings through closure.
• Drive escalation and containment for critical supplier quality events impacting module line production.
• Manage full PPAP lifecycle inclusive of reviewing and approving control plans, FMEAs, MSAs, dimensional reports, etc.
• Lead root cause investigation and corrective action processes (8D/NCR) for supplier-attributed defects; verify effectiveness of implemented corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate supplier quality records within quality management systems.
• Apply advanced statistical methods (SPC, Cpk/Ppk, MSA) to evaluate supplier process capability and drive data-driven decision-making.
• Interpret GD&T per ASME Y14.5-2018 and assess supplier measurement system adequacy for complex geometries.
• Evaluate supplier manufacturing processes across relevant commodity technologies: busbars, die castings, structural adhesives, metal stampings and formed components, machined parts, and injection-molded housings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive supplier quality engineering (or related engineering field) experience in a manufacturing environment; automotive, aerospace, medical, EV, or battery industries strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC, MSA/Gage R&R, and 8D corrective action methodologies.
• Proficiency in GD&T interpretation per ASME Y14.5-2018.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and managing corrective action systems.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 or ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% to support supplier visits, audits, and quality investigations.
• Proficient in using CAD modeling software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, Siemens NX, Onshape, Autodesk Inventor or others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to influence supplier technical teams and cross-functional stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Additional Desired Skills:
• Experience with module line commodity suppliers across busbars, castings, adhesives, stampings/forming, machining, and injection molding; EV battery module manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with data management and visualization platforms such as Smartsheet, Tableau, PowerBI, or equivalent.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification.
• Proficiency in data analytics tools to support quality data analysis such as Minitab.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and inspect tooling and components on a production floor for extended periods.
• Valid driver’s license and passport required for domestic and international supplier travel.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards packages.
• Opportunities to develop professionally.

Pay

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Schedule

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