Supplier Quality Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-19
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Engineering -
Engineering
Quality Engineering, Process Engineer
Our client, a leading global automotive manufacturer, is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer / Supplier Quality & Risk Management Specialist to join their team. As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be part of the Supplier Quality organization supporting Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Warranty, Service Parts, and Supplier Operations teams. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and conflict resolution capabilities which will align successfully in the organization.
Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer / Supplier Quality & Risk Management Specialist
Location: Michigan (Travel-Based Role Supporting Supplier Facilities)
Pay Range: $40.42/hr
What's the Job?
- Lead supplier quality containment activities, defect investigations, and corrective actions impacting customers, dealers, and distribution centers.
- Conduct supplier process, product, and packaging audits while validating corrective actions on-site.
- Drive root cause analysis utilizing 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, and other structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Support APQP, PPAP, launch activities, engineering changes, and supplier development initiatives.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Warranty, and Service Parts teams to improve quality, delivery performance, and customer satisfaction.
What's Needed?
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in Quality, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, or Engineering.
- Experience with supplier quality systems, audits, corrective actions, and root cause analysis methodologies (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone).
- Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, GD&T, manufacturing processes, and automotive quality standards.
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 80% to supplier locations.
What's in it for Me?
- Competitive pay rate of $40.42/hr.
- Opportunity to work with a leading global automotive manufacturer.
- Exposure to supplier quality, manufacturing, launch activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Cross-functional collaboration with engineering, quality, procurement, operations, and supplier teams.
- Opportunity to contribute directly to product quality, customer satisfaction, and supplier performance improvements.
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