Supplier Development Quality Engineer (QMS Audits & PPAP)

Day in the life Reporting to the Quality Leader, you'll be the connective thread between design intent and supplier execution. Your day might start by reviewing capability data from a new supplier, continue with a cross-functional session to align on drawing tolerances, and wrap up with an audit recap that confirms process controls are in place before launch. As a core member of multi-disciplinary teams, you ensure existing and new suppliers can consistently meet specifications and support smooth introductions of purchased and manufactured components. What you will own Lead technical reviews of supplied components and evaluate supplier Quality Management Systems (QMS). Define and recommend statistical process controls for key supplier processes. Track and drive closure of top supplier quality and productivity issues. Determine inspection and test equipment needed to verify conformance to specifications. Provide direction and supervision to assigned quality process control and audit personnel. Maintain test and audit documentation in accordance with engineering specifications. Support new design introductions, ensuring supplier readiness and part acceptance. Participate on the process review team to help Product Engineering introduce purchased and manufactured parts. Compile and deliver reject and warranty data to management for analysis and action. Qualifications Knowledge/Experience 2-4 years of experience in quality assurance and/or quality control (preferred). Background managing QMS in an ISO or IATF certified environment. Working knowledge of statistical methods applied to Quality Assurance. Experience collaborating within project teams. Familiarity with AIAG quality methodologies.

Supplier audits and assessments:

conduct on-site or virtual audits to evaluate quality systems and process capability.

Part qualification:

manage PPAP or comparable part qualification processes for new parts.

Root cause analysis:

investigate nonconformances and lead corrective/preventive actions (SCARs/CAPA).

Performance monitoring:

track supplier KPIs (e.g., DPM, on-time delivery) and conduct performance reviews.

Collaboration:

partner with design and manufacturing engineering to define specifications and tolerances.

Continuous improvement:

drive lean and quality improvements at supplier sites. Skills and Abilities Proficiency with Microsoft applications. Strong problem-solving, clear communication, and professional diplomacy. Blueprint reading; ability to interpret standards such as ASTM. Skilled at evaluating supplier quality systems and facilitating process improvements. Knowledge of SAP is a plus. Education BS in Engineering, Quality, or Manufacturing preferred. AS required with equivalent experience or ASQ Quality Engineering Certification. Physical requirements & travel Role involves extended sitting, periods of standing, manual dexterity, stooping, bending, and minimal lifting. Some travel, including internationally, may be required. A valid passport, or the ability to obtain one, is required.