Automotive Supplier Quality Engineer

FHLB Des Moines; Madison, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure the highest quality of parts supplied to Mazda and MTMUS. You will oversee manufacturing processes, enforce Mazda QRS, and drive improvements through audits and cross-functional collaboration.

You will train suppliers on Mazda quality requirements, perform system assessments, manage PPAP/APQP activities, and support production readiness at supplier facilities with a focus on SPC and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 2 - 4+ years of experience in manufacturing, quality assurance, quality engineering, or related field.
• Experience with APQP and PPAP.
• Project management experience.
• Technical training and presentation skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Experience reading/writing technical reports.
• Analytical and conceptual thinking with data-driven approach.
• Strong negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality of parts supplied to Mazda and MTMUS plant.
• Oversee manufacturing and engineering processes for proper tooling, materials and procedures.
• Create and maintain standards for MNAO products.
• Produce quality reports and analyze internal/external quality standards.
• Evaluate customer feedback to identify flaws and implement changes.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure components meet Mazda QRS.
• Administer and enforce Mazda Quality Operating System (QOS).
• Lead or participate in audits and system assessments (MSA).
• Support APQP/PPAP activities and production readiness reviews at supplier sites.
• Promote SPC use and lean quality improvements.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Presentation skills

Negotiation

Reading/writing technical reports

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Quality Assurance

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Job description

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure the highest quality of parts supplied to Mazda and MTMUS. You will oversee manufacturing processes, enforce Mazda QRS, and drive improvements through audits and cross-functional collaboration.

You will train suppliers on Mazda quality requirements, perform system assessments, manage PPAP/APQP activities, and support production readiness at supplier facilities with a focus on SPC and continuous improvement.