Supplier Quality Engineer: APQP & Supplier Development Lead

Colonial Group; Guanajuato; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to lead supplier readiness for new product launches, drive supplier development, APQP execution, PPAP approvals, and risk mitigation within a dynamic automotive manufacturing environment.

This role emphasizes problem solving, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration with Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Quality teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics Engineering, Quality Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Supplier Development, Supplier APQP, PPAP management, or a similar automotive quality role.
• Strong knowledge of Automotive Core Tools: APQP, PPAP, PFMEA / AIAG-VDA FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and managing supplier performance improvement initiatives.
• Strong problem-solving skills utilizing 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and validation requirements.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements.
• Advanced or intermediate English communication skills.
• Availability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Supplier APQP activities from supplier nomination through launch and production stabilization.
• Drive supplier readiness assessments for new programs, transfers, engineering changes, and product launches.
• Manage PPAP submissions, approvals, and supplier qualification processes.
• Conduct supplier audits, readiness reviews, capacity evaluations, and process assessments.
• Develop and execute supplier improvement plans to enhance quality, capability, and delivery performance.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics including PPM, audit results, customer concerns, delivery performance, and risk indicators.
• Lead supplier corrective action processes using SCAR, 8D, Root Cause Analysis, 5 Why, and other problem-solving methodologies.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Quality teams to ensure successful program launches.
• Support supplier escalation and recovery activities to protect customer satisfaction and business continuity.
• Promote compliance with IATF 16949, customer-specific requirements, and internal quality standards.

Skills

analytical thinking

problem solving

communication skills

supplier relationship management

english proficiency

Education

Bachelors in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Quality Engineering

Tools

APQP

PPAP

PFMEA / AIAG-VDA FMEA

Control Plans

SPC

MSA

Job description

Colonial Group is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to lead supplier readiness for new product launches, drive supplier development, APQP execution, PPAP approvals, and risk mitigation within a dynamic automotive manufacturing environment.

This role emphasizes problem solving, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration with Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Quality teams.