Launch-Ready Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)

Contechs Consulting Limited; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Contechs Consulting Limited is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) - Launch Support for a contract position in Troy, Michigan. The role focuses on embedding QA within program teams to ensure PPAP approvals, on-time milestones, and deliverables for vehicle launch.

The candidate will drive APQP through Job 1, manage supplier readiness, and coordinate cross-functional efforts with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Program Management for a clean launch and transition to series production.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent
• 5+ years of supplier quality experience with launches incl. APQP management, PPAP authority, GP-12/controlled shipping, supplier readiness assessments
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience with varied components (stamping, extrusions, seats, plastics, seals, lighting)
• Ability to identify process issues and drive improvements for quality and efficiency
• Knowledge of launch readiness metrics, PPAP status tracking, and supplier milestone management tools
• Ability to interpret GD&T and engineering drawings; experience with dimensional reporting, MSA, and CpK/Ppk requirements
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills
• High integrity and capability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment

Responsibilities

• Manage full APQP process across assigned suppliers, drive PPAP submissions and approvals
• Monitor supplier readiness against program milestones and lead containment and corrective actions for launch-phase quality issues
• Coordinate GP-12 / incoming inspection requirements, support tooling and capacity confirmations
• Conduct pre-launch audits (VDA 6.3 or equivalent) and collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing and Program Management for a smooth transition to production

Skills

Supplier Quality

Launch Experience

APQP/PPAP

GD&T interpretation

MSA & CpK

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

APQP

PPAP

GD&T

VDA 6.3

Cpk/Ppk

Job description

Contechs Consulting Limited is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) - Launch Support for a contract position in Troy, Michigan. The role focuses on embedding QA within program teams to ensure PPAP approvals, on-time milestones, and deliverables for vehicle launch.

The candidate will drive APQP through Job 1, manage supplier readiness, and coordinate cross-functional efforts with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Program Management for a clean launch and transition to series production.