Supplier Quality Manager

Supplier Quality Manager

Blacksburg, VA (onsite)
• Salary: $130,000–$140,000 base
• Focused on Domestic and Global Markets
• 50% Travel, Midwest Domestic with Occasional International

We are looking for a process oriented and hands‑on supplier quality leader with over 5+ years of experience. You will stabilize current suppliers, resolve complaints fast, and stand‑up new supplier capability using AIAG Core Tools and structured problem‑solving (8D, 5 Whys, Red X).

• Non‑siloed,
  hands‑on supplier quality leadership; process driven with urgency.
• Automotive or adjacent manufacturing supplier quality experience.
• 8D, 5 Whys, Red X problem‑solving practice.
• Comfortable with 50% Travel (mostly domestic with a few times a year globally).

• IATF / ISO / TS 16949 auditing;
  ASQ / RAB or IATF Lead Auditor
  .
• Strong command of AIAG Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, Control Plans, FMEA, MSA, SPC).
• Experience supporting new markets (e.g., India) and PTR / new product readiness.

• Bachelor’s in Engineering / Business or 10+ yrs relevant experience.
• 5+ yrs manufacturing experience with proven Supplier Quality outcomes.
• Demonstrated success leading audits, PPAP approvals, and multisite supplier development.
• Working knowledge of SPC / Six Sigma
  ; confident engaging suppliers and customers.

• Stabilize existing suppliers
  : lead corrective actions; verify root cause and effectiveness.
• Run audit cadence and scorecards; prioritize and close actions with Purchasing / Quality.
• Lead AIAG Core Tools adoption (PFMEA, Control Plans) and PPAP reviews/approvals.
• Resolve complaints quickly; communicate status to plants / customers; prevent recurrence.
• Enable new market launches
  : ensure specs/tests/certs; oversee PTR readiness.

Compensation:
Base salary $130,000–$140,000. Travel requirement: 50%.