Supplier Quality Engineer

The Interior Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for managing different supplier locations and parts to ensure high quality products are produced and transported to Stellantis Assembly Plants. The engineer will provide on-site launch support to suppliers' facilities to ensure launch readiness as required, leading up to and including program launch. They will also be responsible for managing post launch continuous improvement activities and to provide on-site support at Stellantis assembly plants as required.

The Engineer will also be responsible for working cross functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Purchasing to ensure proper designs, suppliers and manufacturing processes are selected.

Within our Supplier Quality Engineering role, we ask that our engineer's drive change within both plant manufacturing and component suppliers to resolve complex component issues. It is the engineer's responsibility to ensure component suppliers' processes are robust and capable to stay on track and manage key component quality milestones. Overall, the engineer will lead all problem-solving activities with internal and external organizations, manage warranty with their suppliers, and ensure best practices/lessons learned are applied across the several different vehicle programs.

Typical job responsibilities for the Interior Supplier Quality Engineer may include the following:

• Perform supplier quality systems and process audits and lead Supplier Improvement/Development Programs
• Establish close relationships with assigned suppliers and actively drive continuous improvement activities
• Initiate and follow-up on corrective actions and verify effectiveness on-site
• Participation in launch teams, lead and coordinate APQP/PPAP deliverables for purchased components within supplier quality group
• Assist in educating suppliers on Stellantis systems and requirements
• Lead and support supplier APQP and PPAP activities to ensure all deliverables are being fulfilled
• Work with Engineering and Supplier Organizations to alleviate discrepancies in product specifications and evaluate cost reduction opportunities

• Minimum Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Automotive (or similar) Engineering
• Minimum 5 years or more of work experience in automotive engineering, manufacturing, or supplier quality areas
• Proficient interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a cross functional team environment
• Comfortable leading and directing supplier meetings
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and tasks
• Creative problem-solving ability and results orientated approach
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office
• Ability to travel within the USA and Canada (up to 40% travel may be required from time to time)

• Program management skills/experience
• Green Belt, Black Belt certification
• Quality certification

From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage — ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected. Also, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support for personal and professional challenges, always ready when you need it.

We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut‑down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.

• An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch‑Up plans
• An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute

Benefit from both employer‑provided and voluntary plan offerings, including life insurance, group accident, critical illness, etc.

- supporting the needs of you and your family and ensuring peace of mind.

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