Supplier Quality Engineer
- Arlington, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
Department: Quality
Reports To: Quality ManagerThis position does not offer visa sponsorship.Position Overview:As a Supplier Quality Engineer at our dynamic tier 1 third-party supplier, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring supplier performance, driving continuous improvement, and supporting the launch of high-quality automotive components. You will partner with cross-functional teams and suppliers to develop, implement, and maintain robust quality systems that meet customer expectations and industry standards.Key Responsibilities:
- Lead supplier qualification activities to ensure compliance with engineering specifications, industry standards, and customer requirements.
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and procurement teams on new product introductions, ensuring supplier readiness and capability.
- Evaluate supplier processes through audits and performance reviews; implement corrective actions where necessary.
- Establish and manage testing procedures, calibrate equipment, and maintain technical measuring protocols.
- Analyze supplier quality data, generate performance reports, and present insights to management.
- Drive root cause analysis and implement sustainable solutions for supplier-related quality issues.
- Foster supplier development initiatives to improve quality performance and reduce costs.
- A bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field is required or 5-8 years of experience in supplier quality engineering.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Experience with tier 1 supplier operations is highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and MSA.
- Proficiency in problem-solving methodologies such as 8D and root cause analysis.
- Hands-on experience conducting supplier audits (ISO 9001, IATF 16949 standards).
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; capable of working effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Proficiency in quality tools and statistical software.