Supplier Quality Engineer

Xinquan Texas Automotive Interiors, LLC is part of Xinquan Group, a global leader specializing in the design, manufacture, and sales of automotive interior and exterior trim system components and molds. Our headquarter is located in Changzhou, China. With over 10,000 employees worldwide, we offer the financial stability of an established global company and the entrepreneurial fire of a brand-new facility.

We are establishing our first US production plant in Austin, Texas, and we're launching a major hiring initiative to build our core team quickly! This is a once-in-a-career chance to get in on the ground floor of a state-of-the-art facility. You won't just be filling a role—you'll be a founding member who will design, implement, and define the culture and operating procedures for our entire US operation.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to have a direct, tangible impact on our success from day one, join us and help build the future of automotive manufacturing in Austin!

As the key player in supply chain quality, the Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that supplier-provided materials meet both IATF 16949 standards and customer-specific requirements. The position requires expertise in supplier audits, quality agreements, and problem‑solving tools (8D, SCAR) in order to drive supplier improvements, reduce PPM, and mitigate supply chain risks.

• Conduct QSA (Quality System Audit) and QPA (Process Audit) for new/existing suppliers, ensuring compliance with automotive standards.
• . Incoming Quality Control, Define IQC criteria, qualify suppliers for Ship-to-Stock programs, and manage SCAR processes.
• New Product Support, Review supplier PPAP submissions (FMEA, Control Plans) and validate process capability (Cpk≥1.33) during APQP.
• Supplier Performance, Develop KPI dashboards (OTD, PPM) and lead supplier quality reviews for continuous improvement.
• Risk & Cost Management, Mitigate supply chain risks through dual-sourcing strategies and drive TCO reduction initiatives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration, Partner with procurement and engineering to resolve supplier-related issues (e.g., material deviations).

• Bachelor’s degree in quality/mechanical engineering or related field.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and standards, such as IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and automotive quality requirements.
• 3+ years in automotive SQE; expertise in machining/plastic injection processes
• APQP, PPAP, Minitab; bilingual for global supplier coordination

• Automotive manufacturing or Tier 1 supplier experience
• Bilingual in Spanish or Mandarin
• Experience with supply chain platforms (e.g., supplier portals).

Xinquan Texas Automotive Interiors, LLC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to perform the essential functions of this position, please discuss your needs with Human Resources during the application process.