Senior Supplier Quality Engineer APQP/PPAP & Audits

Socket.dev; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) in Huntsville, Alabama, seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to assure part quality from suppliers and oversee QA across Mazda manufacturing networks. The role focuses on APQP/PPAP, QRS compliance, and QOS processes, coordinating with suppliers and Mazda engineers to ensure manufacturability and on-time delivery.

You will conduct system audits, lead cross-functional reviews, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement using SPC, 8D

Qualifications

• 2–4+ years of experience in manufacturing, quality assurance, quality engineering or related field.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Production process audit experience.
• Experience with APQP and PPAP processes.
• Project management and technical report writing skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and applies Mazda QRS procedures to suppliers.
• Executes Mazda QRS training to ensure supplier understanding of quality requirements.
• Trains and supports suppliers to maintain Mazda QRS compliance across production stages.

Skills

Quality engineering

Supplier quality

Project management

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Technical training

Presentation skills

Negotiation

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

APQP

PPAP

QOS

MSA audits

SPC

GD&T

8D problem solving

Access

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Job description

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) in Huntsville, Alabama, seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to assure part quality from suppliers and oversee QA across Mazda manufacturing networks. The role focuses on APQP/PPAP, QRS compliance, and QOS processes, coordinating with suppliers and Mazda engineers to ensure manufacturability and on-time delivery.

You will conduct system audits, lead cross-functional reviews, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement using SPC, 8D