Supplier Quality Manager

Supplier Quality Manager

Automotive Supplier and New Markets

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+ years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years 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.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign‑born residents, and veterans to apply.

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

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