Global Supplier Quality Engineer: APQP/PPAP Focus

Phillips & Temro Industries; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 78,180 - 109,452; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision

401K plan with employer match

Paid time off

Annual bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Safety shoe and safety glasses

Job summary

Phillips & Temro Industries is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to drive quality improvements with external suppliers in a manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes APQP, PPAP, and SCAR processes to ensure supplier conformity and cost reduction across programs.

The position requires a B.S. in engineering, 3+ years of quality experience, IATF familiarity, and travel up to 20%. Strong communication and MS Office skills are essential for success in this on-site Minnesota role.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in engineering (required).
• Minimum 3 years quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
• IATF auditing experience preferred.
• Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) experience required.
• Travel up to 15–20%, including international travel.

Responsibilities

• Support Purchasing in supplier selection by assessing and qualifying new suppliers.
• Lead supplier cost reduction initiatives and monitor performance trends.
• Improve supplier quality systems and aim for self certification to reduce inspections.
• Support APQP for new product launches and maintain documentation.
• Develop PPAP, FMEA, and other APQP/PTI quality system requirements.
• Manage supplier PPAP submissions and supplier quality audits.
• Maintain Supplier Corrective Action (SCAR) processes and root-cause analysis.
• Create and update Supplier Performance Scorecards and supplier lists.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Negotiation

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Phillips & Temro Industries is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to drive quality improvements with external suppliers in a manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes APQP, PPAP, and SCAR processes to ensure supplier conformity and cost reduction across programs.

The position requires a B.S. in engineering, 3+ years of quality experience, IATF familiarity, and travel up to 20%. Strong communication and MS Office skills are essential for success in this on-site Minnesota role.