Senior Supplier Quality Engineer – Automotive APQP/PPAP Lead

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 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.