Supervisor, SQD Engineering- EVERGREEN

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

LOCATION: Avon / Ohio (US-OH), United States |
BRAND: Bendix |
REQUISITION : 11392 |
JOB GRADE: 17

ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site

Want to help shape tomorrow? At Bendix, we set the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity.

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Position Title:

Supervisor, Supplier Quality Development

Supervisor

Title:

Manager, Supplier Quality Development

Position Level: Salaried

Date Last Revised:
September 2, 2026

Interface with all Bendix CVS suppliers in the following areas: quality performance and expectations, interpretation of requirements per engineering drawings and specifications, and supplier improvement, development, and audits.

• Lead improvement & development activities with Bendix North America Suppliers (United States, Mexico, Canada, India, China, Europe).
• Have a strong background for SMF (Stamping, Machining & Forging) and other categories as well, familiarity with production processes in manufacturing, or lean management for process improvement roles.
• For any issue occurring with the Bowling Green plant related to suppliers, engage stakeholders and resources proactively driving the resolve the issue.
• Supervise direct reports to ensure tasks and priority issues are tracked and resolved on time.
• Responsibility for supplier APQP on new product/transitions (measurement standardization, quality requirements, and on-sight PPAP validation) for Bowling Green plant and other plants related to SMF, IC and other categories as well.
• Acting as liaison between suppliers, group, and plant buyers, plant quality and engineering. Acting as mediator between suppliers and plant quality when problems arise (Dispute process).
• Conduct audits related to approving new suppliers, supplier development, and product safety especially within NA region as well as support other regions.
• Review Supplier PPAP’s
• The employee has knowledge of SMF, IC and other categories, and when they notice that the product has a quality problem or defect, they lead or direct all activities required by the position to the team members, until the problem is solved and closed properly.
• Able to conduct product audits/DMI validation audits to eliminate gaps in the supplier process, ensure a safe launch, and meet the project schedule.

• This is a hands-on supervisory role requiring both team leadership and direct management of the assigned supplier category.
• Leadership
  
  Skills:
  
  The ability to inspire and motivate a team, set clear expectations, and lead by example.
• Communication:
  Clear, concise communication for providing instructions, feedback, and handling conflict.
• Decision-Making:
  Makes timely, effective decisions by coaching direct reports through…