Supplier Quality Engineer

About the role

The Quality Engineer will review supplier submission packages (19‑point PPAP), coordinate PPAP approval activities with suppliers, Inteva cross‑functional teams, and customers, and lead quality and capability assessments. The role involves guiding suppliers on quality strategies, conducting audits, supporting engineering changes, and providing technical problem‑solving and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Review supplier submission packages (19‑point PPAP) for compliance and accuracy.
• Coordinate PPAP approval activities with suppliers, Inteva cross‑functional teams, and customers.
• Conduct quality and capability assessments with suppliers, including reporting, follow‑up, and closure of audit findings and non‑conformances.
• Lead cross‑functional supplier meetings/reviews to ensure Inteva and customer requirements are met.
• Guide suppliers in developing quality strategies, utilizing continuous improvement and problem‑solving techniques.
• Coordinate supplier process audits, run‑at‑rate verifications, control plan audits, PFMEA reviews, and special process evaluations as required.
• Support and coordinate engineering changes related to suppliers with the Auburn Hills plant.
• Define and determine customer quality requirements with suppliers.
• Participate with the PDT/Launch team on APQP activities for suppliers.
• Interface regularly with team members, customers, and suppliers.
• Provide technical problem‑solving, root cause analysis, and issue corrective actions (Problem Cases) for defects.
• Coordinate product dimension verification/analysis and supply dimensional information when required.
• Manage incoming inspection of supplier parts as needed.
• Coordinate quality sorting, supplier RMA, and supplier 8D/corrective actions.

Requirements

• Prior proven Quality Engineer experience (3+ years in automotive desired).
• High level of analytical ability with emphasis on problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Self‑starter, highly motivated to attain work objectives.
• Excellent organization, planning, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Familiarity with quality tools: PPAP, control plans, PFMEA, PFD, gage R&Rs, run‑at‑rate, operator instructions, and IMDS.
• Understanding of GM quality requirements.
• Ability to learn and navigate Plex and Covisint systems.
• Willingness and ability to travel when required.

Preferred qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial/manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of statistical process control procedures.
• Familiarity with AIAG, IATF, and APQP standards.
• Formal problem‑solving experience (e.g., Shainin, Six Sigma).
• Knowledge of vehicle interior parts, assemblies, and related designs.

About the organization

Inteva Products is a leading global automotive supplier delivering innovative, reliable, and environmentally friendly products that enhance vehicle quality, safety, and performance. With global resources in design, engineering, manufacturing, and customer service, Inteva serves interiors, latches, door systems, motors & electronics, overhead systems, and hard trim. Founded in 2008, the tier‑one supplier employs approximately 12,000 people across more than 35 sites, with its world headquarters in Troy, Michigan, USA. For more information, visit www.intevaproducts.com.