Automotive Supplier Quality Development Engineer

FORVIA; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvia is seeking a Supplier Quality Commodities Engineer to drive supplier performance across assigned commodities. You will assess supplier quality systems, onboard new partners, and lead supplier reviews and corrective actions to ensure quality, timing, and delivery meet program expectations.

The role emphasizes collaboration with ASQ/SQA, risk assessment, and continuous improvement initiatives across the supplier base in a global automotive context.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years of proven Quality function experience in Automotive industry.
• Strong knowledge of automotive core tools (APQP, PPAP/PPF, FMEA, Control Plan, MSA, SPC).
• Fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate supplier quality systems and technical level using Forvia standards.
• Qualify, approve and onboard suppliers to become strong partners.
• Lead supplier performance reviews and drive corrective action closure.
• Support ASQ with APQP elements at the supplier and lead risk assessments.
• Manage supplier escalation per Forvia procedures.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Forvia is seeking a Supplier Quality Commodities Engineer to drive supplier performance across assigned commodities. You will assess supplier quality systems, onboard new partners, and lead supplier reviews and corrective actions to ensure quality, timing, and delivery meet program expectations.

The role emphasizes collaboration with ASQ/SQA, risk assessment, and continuous improvement initiatives across the supplier base in a global automotive context.