Supplier Quality Senior Engineer

About the role

Oversee New Model (NM) project activity and independently manage supplier part and process maturation to meet New Model project/event timing for new vehicles. Provide technical engineering expertise to ensure parts and processes can meet mass production quality requirements and demand.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute approval of part conformance prior to sellable units.
• Review, evaluate, and approve supplier processes including Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), Process Quality Control Table (PQCT), Operation Standards, and Manufacturing Quality Standard (MQS).
• Develop, coordinate, and execute with suppliers to ensure resolution of any quality and/or tooling concerns.
• Evaluate and approve initial part conformance through dimensional analysis and specification testing.
• Manage and provide technical direction/support throughout tool trials and crisis activity, as needed.
• Review and confirm supplier is planning/developing to correct model volume and that process cycle time is achieved to support planned capacity.
• Develop, manage, and execute one or more special projects for the department and implement improvement plans.
• Mentor new associates within the group on problem-solving, procedures, and fostering development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant engineering experience.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience depending upon education.
• Measurement system (GD&T and DNT).
• Injection molding experience.
• CATIA proficiency.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong program management skills.
• Ability to learn new technologies.

Job Dimensions

• No direct or indirect reports.
• Manage 8-10 suppliers overseeing approximately $40M in tooling and equipment for New Model start of production (SOP).

Decisions Expected:

• Initiate and provide technical judgment for part approval for mass production readiness.
• Evaluate supplier tooling and equipment readiness and incorporation of critical dimension or attribute controls.
• Review and issue part quality judgment at preparation and build event timing.
• Evaluate and approve supplier countermeasures.
• Assess the technical validity of supplier product validation testing and complete final approval.
• Evaluate supplier process and equipment readiness for mass production.

Working Conditions

• Office-based with hybrid work options; travel required approximately 1-2 days/week, often overnight. Weekly duration may increase during critical development periods.
• Potential for international travel.
• Potential for last-minute travel (crisis support).
• Possible shift time adjustment to support trial builds during start-up periods.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary (pay based on geographic location, work experience, and other variables).
• Paid overtime.
• Regional bonus (when applicable).
• Industry-leading benefit plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription).
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and shutdown.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
• 401K Plan with company match plus additional contribution.
• Relocation assistance (if eligible).
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.
• Career mobility.
• Education reimbursement for continued learning.
• Training and development programs.
• Tuition assistance and student loan repayment.
• Lifestyle account.
• Childcare reimbursement account.
• Elder care support.
• Wellbeing program.
• Community service and engagement programs.
• Product programs.