Segment Supplier Quality Advanced Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive compensation package

Recognition awards

Gender pay equality

Job summary

Autoliv is seeking a Segment Supplier Quality Advanced Engineer in Auburn Hills to lead external supplier quality initiatives. You will own PPAP/PSW approvals and drive APQP activities, defining tasks and ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables.

The role requires robust technical knowledge in automotive manufacturing processes and a minimum of 6 years in supplier quality. The position emphasizes audits, PFMEA, and NCM 8D ownership to sustain reliability.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with external suppliers to develop robust processes and deliver high-quality parts from pre-qualification to launch.
• Manage and own PPAP and PSW approvals for external suppliers.
• Support APQP activities through task definition and tracking quality deliverables.
• Perform audits and PFMEA go-and-see evaluations for new projects and participate in Run at Rate activities.
• Own NCM 8D reports from D4 to closure with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.

Skills

Supplier quality

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

APQP

PPAP

8D

FMEA

SPC

VDA

IATF 16949

ISO 14001

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 as Segment 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.

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.