Global Supplier Quality Manager – Automotive Excellence

Nexteer Automotive México; Santiago de Querétaro; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexteer Automotive México is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Manager to lead supplier quality performance for current production programs. You will drive supplier quality strategy, continuous improvement initiatives, escalation management, and problem-solving to ensure robust processes and zero-defect performance.

In this role you will collaborate with Manufacturing, Product Engineering, Purchasing, and Customer Quality teams to deliver excellence across our global supplier base.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electronics, manufacturing engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years in automotive quality, supplier quality, manufacturing or product engineering.
• Proven leadership in managing teams and strategic supplier relationships.
• Strong background with Tier 1 suppliers and/or OEMs.
• Experience in supplier quality management, product/ manufacturing engineering, or quality leadership.
• Track record of handling customer expectations, supplier development, and complex quality escalations.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality activities across current production programs.
• Drive supplier performance improvement and recovery plans for critical suppliers.
• Manage supplier escalations with containment, corrective actions, and long-term resolution.
• Facilitate structured problem-solving using industry methodologies.
• Lead supplier audits, risk assessments, and Top Focus supplier development programs.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Product Engineering, Purchasing, and Customer Quality teams.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Supplier quality management

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Electronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field

Tools

IATF16949 Internal Auditor/Lead Auditor

VDA 6.3

VDA 6.5

APQP

PPAP

PFMEA/FMEA

Control Plans

SPC

AIAG-VDA Core Tools

8D/Red X/Shainin/A3/DMAIC

Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma

Job description

Nexteer Automotive México is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Manager to lead supplier quality performance for current production programs. You will drive supplier quality strategy, continuous improvement initiatives, escalation management, and problem-solving to ensure robust processes and zero-defect performance.

In this role you will collaborate with Manufacturing, Product Engineering, Purchasing, and Customer Quality teams to deliver excellence across our global supplier base.