Senior Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer

Motherson SAS; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range: $111,000-$120,000

Career opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

Motherson’s Newark, California plant is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer to lead supplier quality initiatives and drive continuous improvement across the supply base.

The role requires strong knowledge of IATF 16949, CSR, APQP/PPAP, and problem-solving tools; you will partner with manufacturing, engineering and purchasing to elevate quality, delivery and cost performance. Competitive salary and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with automotive supplier quality experience.
• Knowledge of IATF16949, CSR, APQP/PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and MSA.
• Experience conducting supplier/process/product audits and corrective actions.
• Ability to manage supplier performance via scorecards and escalation.
• Familiarity with GD&T and measurement systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality improvements to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Drive APQP/PPAP approvals and supplier readiness for launches.
• Conduct supplier audits and support corrective actions.
• Manage supplier quality issues including 8D and SCAR processes.
• Analyze supplier metrics and drive quality, delivery, cost objectives.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering and purchasing to reduce risk.
• Oversee incoming inspection and non-conforming material control.
• Support IATF 16949, CSR, and Motherson standards compliance.

Skills

APQP/PPAP

8D problem solving

Supplier quality

Statistical analysis

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

IATF 16949

CSR requirements

GD&T

MSA

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Become part of our family. Motherson is a global manufacturing specialist and one of the world's leading automotive suppliers. Our team of more than 200,000 dedicated professionals supports customers from over 425 facilities in 47 countries. Seize the opportunity and experience the spirit of a global enterprise with exciting projects and exceptional development opportunities.

Motherson's plant located in Newark (California) is seeking a quality-driven and process-oriented Senior Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer to develop strong supplier partnerships, reduce quality risks, and drive continuous improvement throughout the supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality performance and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure customer satisfaction and manufacturing excellence.
• Drive APQP, PPAP approvals, and supplier readiness activities for new launches and engineering changes.
• Conduct supplier audits, assess quality systems, and support the development of robust corrective action plans.
• Manage supplier quality issues, including 8D investigations, SCARs, containment activities, and escalation processes.
• Analyze supplier performance metrics and partner with suppliers to achieve quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and purchasing teams to proactively address quality risks and drive sustainable improvements.
• Oversee incoming inspection programs, non-conforming material management, and supplier chargeback recovery activities.
• Support compliance with IATF 16949, customer-specific requirements, and Motherson quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field, with experience in automotive quality and supplier quality management.
• Strong knowledge of automotive quality standards and methodologies, including IATF 16949, Customer Specific Requirements (CSR), APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and MSA.
• Experience conducting supplier, process, and product audits, and driving corrective actions through structured problem-solving tools such as 8D and QRCI.
• Proven ability to manage supplier performance through scorecards, improvement plans, escalation processes, and supplier development activities.
• Knowledge of GD&T, measurement systems, statistical analysis, and variability reduction techniques.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with a passion for continuous improvement and delivering results.

What we offer:

• Senior Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer - Grade 10 - salary range: $111,000 - $120,000
• A pleasant working atmosphere, with good career opportunities.
• Build knowledge with varied and exciting assignments.
• We show our commitment to our people via the following values:

Interest for each other: We act with empathy and care about each other and our counterparts.

Togetherness: We work together collaboratively and selflessly.

Trust: We say what we mean, keep our promises, and treat others with respect.

Respect: We respect and value people of all backgrounds.

Enthusiasm: We are curious, ambitious, passionate, humble, and life-long learners.