Senior Supplier Quality Engineer – Automotive (APQP/PPAP)

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 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.