Senior Supplier Quality Engineer - Hybrid (Canton, MI)

Yazaki North America, Inc.; Canton Charter Township (MI); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Tuition assistance

401K match

Generous holiday schedule

Job summary

Yazaki North America, Inc. in Canton, MI, seeks a Production Supplier Quality Engineer to strengthen supplier quality within the Purchasing team. The role uses SQD processes to improve quality of components used in production and requires collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

The position is hybrid. You will lead quality performance, manage corrective actions, conduct audits, support supplier development, and drive continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• Technical Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related experience.
• Manufacturing/Quality experience (2 years) in at least one of the following; injection molding, metal stamping, elastomer molding, assembly, high speed cables, electronic components.
• Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally (Mexico, Japan, Germany, etc.) on short notice.
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English are required (Spanish and German preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality performance for assigned suppliers, driving resolution of component quality issues, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage supplier corrective action processes, including 8D investigations, root cause analysis, containment activities, and verification of permanent corrective actions.
• Serve as the primary liaison between suppliers, business units, affiliates, and internal stakeholders to resolve quality concerns, remove roadblocks, and ensure timely communication.
• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs, scorecards, Quality Improvement Programs (QIP), and other performance metrics, driving accountability and measurable improvements.
• Conduct and manage supplier audits, assessments, and qualification activities, including manufacturing reviews, risk assessments, PPAP, environmental, health and safety (EHS), and compliance audits.
• Support supplier development initiatives by building strong supplier relationships, identifying improvement opportunities, and implementing quality enhancement strategies.
• Manage supplier change requests (SCRs), quality system compliance requirements, and adherence to company quality standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate quality cost recovery activities, including quality claims, debit/credit processing, material disposition, containment actions, sorting activities, and related supplier chargebacks.
• Prepare, analyze, and communicate quality reports, presentations, metrics, issue status updates, and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support strategic Supplier Quality Development (SQD) initiatives, mentor team members, provide subject matter expertise, and contribute to supplier quality strategy and continuous process improvement efforts.

Education

Technical Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related experience

Job description

Yazaki North America, Inc. in Canton, MI, seeks a Production Supplier Quality Engineer to strengthen supplier quality within the Purchasing team. The role uses SQD processes to improve quality of components used in production and requires collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

The position is hybrid. You will lead quality performance, manage corrective actions, conduct audits, support supplier development, and drive continuous improvements.