Segment Supplier Quality Advanced Engineer

Autoliv United States; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Recognition awards

Company events

Family events

University discount options

Gender pay equality

Job summary

Autoliv United States in Auburn Hills is seeking a Segment Supplier Quality Advanced Engineer to drive robust supplier processes and deliver high-quality parts from pre-qualification through launch.

The role includes owning PPAP/PSW approvals, supporting APQP, performing PFMEA go-and-see evaluations, conducting Run at Rate trials, and leading 8D reports with root-cause analysis to meet reliability standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience.
• Experience in injection molding, casting, metals, or stamping and supplier quality.
• Automotive industry and/or engineering experience with problem-solving.
• Experience deploying or auditing APQP, PPAP, 8D, FMEA, SPC, and knowledge of IATF 16949 / ISO 14001.

Responsibilities

• Work with external suppliers to develop robust processes and deliver high-quality parts, from pre-qualification through successful component launch.
• Manage and own PPAP and PSW approvals for external suppliers.
• Own Supplier Quality Project supporting APQP, defining tasks and tracking completion.
• Perform audits and PFMEA go-and-see evaluations for new projects, and participate in supplier Run at Rate trials.
• Own NCM 8D reports from step D4 to closure, ensuring root-cause analysis and corrective actions meet reliability standards.

Skills

Supplier quality

PPAP

APQP

8D

FMEA

SPC

IATF 16949

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Autoliv's primary goal is to Save More Lives. Our products never get a second chance. This is why we can never compromise on quality. We are working to increase vehicle safety by developing seatbelts, airbags and steering wheels and you can be part of our team asSegment Supplier Quality Advanced Engineer.

In this role you will beresponsible for working with external suppliers to develop robust processes and deliver high quality parts

Should you be interested in overseeing these tasks and aiming for enhanced performance standards, your role will involve:

• Working with external suppliers to develop robust processes and deliver high-quality parts, from pre-qualification through successful component launch.

• Managing and owning PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) and PSW approvals for external suppliers.

• Serving as the owner of the Supplier Quality Project supporting APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning), defining tasks and following up on their completion in terms of timing and quality deliverables.

• Performing audits and PFMEA "go and see" evaluations for new projects, and participating in supplier production trial runs and "Run at Rate" activities.

• Owning NCM (Non-Forming Material) 8D reports from step D4 to closure, ensuring root-cause analysis and corrective measures meet reliability standards.

If you have/are:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field required.

• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience (Min. 6 YOE).

• Technical skills and knowledge in injection molding, casting, metals, or stamping processes and supplier quality.

• Automotive industry and/or engineering experience, alongside problem-solving expertise.

• Experience in the deployment and/or auditing of APQP, PPAP, 8D, FMEA, SPC, and VDA, with knowledge of IATF 16949 / VDA and ISO 14001 requirements.

We will be more than glad to chat with you about your experience and your career goals.

In our international work setting, you will find a range of opportunities that are designed to enhance your career and personal development. Including new and different perspectives is part of what ensures the team’s success. We are committed to develop people’s skills, knowledge and creative potential. Our training and development programs emphasize technical competency, leadership development and business management skill.

More lives saved – more life lived!

What’s in it for you:

• Attractive compensation package
• Recognition awards, company events, family events, university discount options and many more perks.
• Gender Pay Equality

Autoliv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Autoliv does not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify and/or expression, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Autoliv does business.