Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer Job Hogansville Georgia USA,Quality Assurance

Purpose:

The Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) Engineer is responsible for ensuring that purchased parts and supplier manufacturing processes meet the company’s quality requirements. This position supports supplier selection and development, APQP and PPAP activities, supplier process audits, incoming quality improvement, and the resolution of supplier-related quality issues. The SQA Engineer works closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams to identify root causes, implement effective corrective actions, prevent recurrence, and ensure the consistent delivery of quality parts.

Key Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned as needed):
Supplier Quality Management

Issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for supplier-related quality issues and lead supplier containment and corrective-action activities.
- Lead the 8D problem-solving process and evaluate root cause analysis, permanent corrective actions, and their effectiveness.
Review supplier manufacturing processes and quality documents to ensure compliance with company and customer requirements.
Lead supplier quality meetings and improvement activities to prevent recurrence and improve overall quality performance.
Manage supplier performance evaluations and quality-related cost-recovery activities.
Implement temporary containment and segregation activities for plant inventory to prevent production disruptions

Regular Supplier Audits and Performance Management

Conduct regular supplier process and quality-system audits.
Monitor supplier performance through scorecards and quality reviews.
Lead improvement activities for underperforming suppliers.

Supplier APQP and 4M/EO Change Management for New Programs

Participate in SOR and technical reviews for new supplier sourcing.
Review development progress at each APQP phase and coordinate with the Product Development Team.
Conduct PPAP Run audits and lead supplier PPAP and PSW approval activities.
Review and approve PPAP documentation for production 4M and Engineering Order (EO) changes and monitor the approval status.

Headquarters and Customer Support

Respond to quality-related requests from headquarters, global business sites, and customers within the required timeline.
Collaborate with global teams and participate in quality meetings and reviews.

Quality Systems and Compliance

- Manage quality data and documentation using applicable company systems.

- Comply with company standards, customer-specific requirements, and IATF 16949 requirements.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related technical field preferred.

Minimum of three years of experience in supplier quality or manufacturing quality, preferably in the automotive industry.

Experience in quality stabilization through dimensional analysis, defect reduction, and process improvement.

Experience working directly with customers and suppliers on quality-related issues.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of Automotive Quality Core Tools, including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, 6-sigma

Knowledge of structured problem-solving methods, including Global 8D and root cause analysis.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and apply GD&T principles.
Statistical quality analysis and tracking, 6-sigma

Proficiency in customer portals and internal quality management systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with the ability to prepare clear and professional documents, reports, and presentations.
Ability to apply statistical analysis and Six Sigma methodologies to monitor quality trends and support process improvement.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
Self-motivated and…