Supplier Quality Engineer, Powertrain

About the role

We are looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) for Powertrain commodities. This role involves collaborating with suppliers, engineering teams, and production teams to establish and maintain quality standards, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Define quality standards
• Inspect materials, equipment, processes, and products
• Develop quality control systems
• Select and validate suppliers
• Lead APQP and determine corrective actions
• Conduct incoming inspections and quality checks
• Review and approve supplier documentation
• Ensure compliance with specifications, drawings, and industry standards
• Participate in supplier selection process
• Lead weekly calls with suppliers
• Participate in design reviews
• Monitor and report on supplier performance metrics
• Investigate and resolve quality issues
• Collaborate with suppliers to determine root causes of defects and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of supplier quality performance
• Lead MRB meetings and act as a quality representative

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing) or a similar technical field
• At least 3 to 7 years of experience in manufacturing quality or supplier quality engineering in the automotive or aerospace industry or equivalent manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of castings, forgings, gears, welding, assembly, tooling, materials, and associated quality requirements
• ASQ Certifications such as Certified Quality Engineer, Certified Quality Auditor, Certified Quality Manager, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, or higher preferred

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ISO-9001:2018 or IATF 16949 standard
• Understanding of basic quality core tools such as Quality Management Systems, Supplier and Internal Audits, APQP, SPC, PPAP, FMEA, and MSA
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
• Strong understanding of mechanical components (forgings, castings, sheet metal, plastic injection molding) and assembly processes
• Ability to travel (domestic and international) up to 30 to 50%