Supplier Quality Specialist

About the Team

The Supplier Quality Engineering team at ZF Axle Drives in Marysville, MI plays a critical role in ensuring the performance and reliability of axle systems delivered to Stellantis. This team works closely with a global supplier base to maintain and continuously improve quality standards, proactively driving corrective and preventive actions. They lead investigations into supplier-related quality issues, collaborating cross-functionally to identify root causes and implement robust solutions that protect both production and customer satisfaction. With a strong focus on accountability, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement, the team supports ZF’s commitment to delivering high-quality axle products in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve Supplier PPAP’s for new components or components with product/process changes together with the responsible Commodity Supplier Quality Engineer.
• Prescribe receiving inspection characteristics and frequencies, forwarding these requirements to QSE who will have ultimate edit authority and responsibility to release to Dimensional Lab.
• Ensure supplier compliance to ZF QD83 during serial production.
• Lead corrective actions with suppliers due to quality issues, including 8-D closure and verification.
• Review supplier deviation requests for serial production components with MRY production, quality, and engineering; provide disposition back to the supplier.
• Enter Supplier Nonconformance Costs (SNCC) for divisional tracking in accordance with ZF Group Directives.
• Submit vendor deductions as received by the plant departments to accounting for processing.
• Ensure supplied components on MRB hold are processed in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (other Bachelor-level degrees may be considered with significant, applicable experience).
• 3+ years of related experience.
• Proven track record of exceptional supplier management.
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer programs and MS-Office.
• Advanced experience and demonstrated ability to apply APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, FMEA, and Control Plans according to IATF 16949 per the SQE qualifying matrix.
• Advanced problem-solving skills and methodologies (e.g., 8Ds, Shainin Red X, Six Sigma).
• Advanced experience and knowledge of production and operations systems, purchasing, project management, and technical engineering skills.
• Authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without sponsorship.

Benefits

• Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Strong diversity culture
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

ZF does not offer visa sponsorship for this role (e.g., H-1B, TN), and candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship by ZF now or in the future.