Supplier Quality Engineer

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for managing supplier quality and component/service integrity throughout the automotive supply chain. They assess supplier capabilities, ensure compliance to processes, and drive continuous improvement. Responsibilities include evaluating supplier viability, facilitating supplier meetings, managing scorecards, coordinating inspections, and managing supplier actions. They also support Lean Manufacturing initiatives.

Requirements

• Evaluate supplier viability through feasibility studies, audits, and record of performance.
• Perform engineering studies and analyses to root cause issues and develop effective resolutions.
• Participate in supplier quality meetings and lead problem-solving related to supplier products.
• Manage supplier scorecards and initiate appropriate action based on performance.
• Coordinate incoming material inspection processes.
• Manage purchased part quality issues.
• Manage supplier RMA numbers.
• Support cross-functional problem-solving and corrective actions.
• Travel to supplier locations for verification.
• Develop and implement statistically valid sampling plans.