Automotive Supplier Quality Engineer - Launch & APQP Lead

Brose Group; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Educational assistance

Flexible working hours

Community events

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Brose North America Inc. is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in Auburn Hills, MI to drive APQP/PPAP processes with automotive suppliers.

You will lead feasibility, process audits, Run@Rate activities, and corrective actions to ensure manufacturing readiness for new programs. You will review PPAP submissions, manage supplier onboarding, and collaborate with internal teams to maintain SAP-based quality controls and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Quality Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 5–7 years of Supplier Quality experience in automotive.
• Proven APQP/launch experience with suppliers.
• Experience reviewing PPAP submissions and supplier launch readiness.
• Product/Process Audits using AIAG and/or VDA 6.3 methodologies.
• Run@Rate activities and supplier manufacturing performance evaluation.
• Strong knowledge of Core Quality Tools: FMEA, SPC, MSA, GD&T, RCA.
• Experience PDCA and 8D problem-solving.
• Knowledge of CMM, dimensional reports, and inspection.
• SAP QM modules related to supplier quality.
• Proficiency in MS Office including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Minitab.
• Fluent English; Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports BD development to ensure successful supplier tool launches.
• Leads supplier feasibility activities for manufacturing readiness.
• Performs Supplier Quality Gates and on-site reviews.
• Reviews and approves PPAP submissions.
• Executes APQP activities through launch and development.
• Conducts supplier process reviews and Run@Rate.
• Manages supplier root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Adheres to SAP compliance and tracks deviations to closure.
• Serves as key contact between suppliers and Brose Customer Team.
• Supports escalated Series Production concerns and provides status updates.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

SPC

MSA

GD&T

8D problem solving

CMM

Minitab

PDCA

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical/Automotive/Manufacturing/Quality Eng

Tools

CMM

Minitab

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Brose North America Inc. is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in Auburn Hills, MI to drive APQP/PPAP processes with automotive suppliers.

You will lead feasibility, process audits, Run@Rate activities, and corrective actions to ensure manufacturing readiness for new programs. You will review PPAP submissions, manage supplier onboarding, and collaborate with internal teams to maintain SAP-based quality controls and continuous improvement initiatives.