Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer We are partnering with a well-established supplier to the automotive industry seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to support supplier quality, performance, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position will work closely with suppliers, customers, engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams, so we are looking for someone who is technically strong and comfortable in a highly visible, customer-facing role. Key Responsibilities Manage supplier quality activities, ensuring suppliers meet automotive quality standards and customer requirements.Lead and support APQP and PPAP activities, including supplier submissions, documentation, and approvals.Work directly with suppliers to resolve quality issues, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement around quality, delivery, and manufacturing processes.Partner cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and customers to address quality concerns.Conduct supplier visits, quality reviews, and audits as required.Serve as a key point of contact for supplier and customer quality issues.Travel up to 20%, primarily to local/regional supplier locations. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline preferred.5+ years of relevant quality experience with a Bachelor's degree.Candidates with an Associate's degree may be considered with 8+ years of directly relevant experience.Experience within automotive manufacturing or an automotive supplier environment strongly preferred.Hands-on knowledge of PPAP and APQP required.Experience working directly with suppliers and resolving supplier quality issues.Must be comfortable in a customer-facing and supplier-facing environment. Work Authorization Please note: Our client is unable to provide employment sponsorship for this position, either now or in the future. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. Why Consider This Opportunity? Join an established supplier supporting the automotive industry.Highly visible role with direct exposure to suppliers, customers, and manufacturing operations.Opportunity to have a direct impact on supplier performance, product quality, and continuous improvement.