Automotive Supplier Quality Engineer: APQP & IATF

Partner with internal customers to ensure that products delivered by suppliers meet defined specifications and can run through production lines with optimal performance, minimizing scrap and downtime while maximizing FTT and labor efficiency.

• Develop and maintain SQ procedures that support IATF
  16949 requirements.
• Achieve a status of zero defects with materials and components delivered by suppliers.
• Provide support to the production lines on quality issues related to raw material.
• Coordinate corrective actions with suppliers and review their proposed plans (e.g., 8D’s, control plans, FMEA’s, process flow diagrams).
• Track supplier performance based on quality scores, incidents, and PPMs.
• Manage material in the hold area, working with internal stakeholders and suppliers to dispose of parts.
• Support PPAP and APQP activities for new suppliers or new parts/processes from existing suppliers.
• Follow plant strategic initiatives and coach line personnel on these initiatives.
• Use required PPE, follow safety rules, train others, and comply with plant code of conduct.
• Attend safety and health training sessions.
• Practice housekeeping.
• Perform other activities as directed.

Education and/or Experience

• B.S.M.E., B.S.E.E., or Business Degree.
• 2–3 years automotive industry experience with strong customer interaction.
• Must be available to travel up to 35 % of the time.

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Strong understanding of quality systems.
• Strong process‑management skills – APQP.
• Strong understanding of IATF
  16949 requirements.
• Working knowledge of incoming quality inspection; corrective action planning (8D), SPC, GD&T, SMED theory & application, and FMEA.
• Strong communication (verbal and written) skills for both internal and external customers.
• Strong presentation and organization skills.
• Strong project management skills (Gantt and PERT charts).
• Strong problem‑solving skills (A3, DOE, Painters chart, Fish Bone).
• Knowledge of the automotive industry and customers.

Annual Salary Range: $70,400 – $96,800.

Benefits include:

• Day 1 Medical Coverage with potential no monthly premium.
• On‑site Health Clinic for employees and eligible dependents.
• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Coverage.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program after 18 months.
• Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with a company match.
• Company‑paid holidays and vacation starting Day 1.

Borg Warner is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.