Lead APQP-Driven Supplier Quality Launch Engineer

Ms Companies, LLC; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

MS Companies is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Launch Engineer to lead APQP execution, strengthen supplier performance, and drive continuous improvement across a diverse range of manufactured components. You will partner with suppliers, engineering, and manufacturing teams to resolve quality issues, improve launch readiness, and ensure compliance with established quality standards.

This opportunity offers $55 per hour, with potential conversion to direct employment after 120 days

Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years in supplier quality with audits and performance management.
• Experience administering APQP for new product launches.
• Ability to enforce supplier quality requirements and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor APQP activities for supplier qualification and launches.
• Conduct supplier audits and ensure compliance with Quality Requirements Manual.
• Develop supplier KPIs and scorecards to measure quality, delivery, and responsiveness.
• Lead root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Review technical drawings, GD&T requirements, and engineering standards with suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier quality capabilities to support sourcing decisions.
• Drive measurable improvements in product quality and launch performance.

Skills

Supplier Quality Engineering

APQP

Supplier Accountability

KPI and Scorecard Management

Root-Cause Analysis

GD&T / Engineering drawings

Communication and Relationship mgmt

Education or Equivalent Experience

Preferred: automotive parts experience

Lean / continuous improvement

Cross-functional teamwork

Change management

Education

Engineering degree, equivalent education

Tools

Quality management systems

Job description

MS Companies is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Launch Engineer to lead APQP execution, strengthen supplier performance, and drive continuous improvement across a diverse range of manufactured components. You will partner with suppliers, engineering, and manufacturing teams to resolve quality issues, improve launch readiness, and ensure compliance with established quality standards.

This opportunity offers $55 per hour, with potential conversion to direct employment after 120 days