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About the Client Our client is an established automotive manufacturing company specializing in powertrain and transmission components, with a strong focus on supplier quality, reliability, and continuous improvement. Position Summary The Supplier Quality Specialist is responsible for monitoring and improving supplier part quality to ensure components meet customer and manufacturing requirements. This role works closely with suppliers, purchasing, engineering, and internal quality teams to investigate defects, implement corrective actions, reduce quality costs, and prevent recurring issues. Key Responsibilities Monitor supplier part quality, analyze trends, and drive corrective and preventive actions to resolve quality issues. Lead supplier corrective action requests and coordinate timely resolution of internal and external customer complaints. Conduct and support supplier audits, process audits, and quality management system activities. Review supplier performance data, quality reports, field claims, and customer feedback to identify improvement opportunities. Verify supplier documentation, including Initial Sample Inspection Reports (ISIRs), and track engineering changes through implementation and validation. Coordinate transmission testing, including shift quality, noise evaluation, and durability testing, in accordance with customer requirements. Collaborate with suppliers, purchasing, engineering, and internal quality teams to resolve part defects and improve product reliability. Maintain quality procedures, support internal and external audits, and provide training on quality processes and work instructions. Prepare supplier quality performance reports and communicate findings and improvement plans to management. Qualifications 2-4 years of relevant quality, supplier quality, or manufacturing experience required. High school diploma or GED required; an associate or bachelor's degree in automotive, mechanical, industrial engineering, or a related field preferred. Experience with supplier corrective actions, root cause analysis, quality audits, and continuous improvement. Knowledge of automotive quality management systems and documentation requirements. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experience with SAP, MES, or other manufacturing systems preferred. Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and relationship-building skills. Tier 1 automotive supplier experience, particularly in transmission or powertrain manufacturing, preferred. Work Environment and Schedule Primarily based in a manufacturing environment, with frequent computer work and movement throughout production areas. Occasional lifting and carrying of items up to 30 lbs. and pushing or pulling carts may be required. Flexibility to work across shifts, including overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Domestic or international travel may be required. #

APJobs Pay:

$55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): What is your salary expectation range? Will you need sponsorship or are you on OPT?

Work Location:

In person