Senior Supplier Quality & Purchasing Engineer - 80% Travel

InDepth Engineering Solutions LLC; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

InDepth Engineering Solutions LLC is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality & Purchasing Engineer in Auburn Hills, MI. The role focuses on supplier quality engineering, APQP/PPAP, and defect containment, with extensive cross‑functional collaboration across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Purchasing.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in quality or supplier quality, strong problem‑solving and presentation skills, and travel up to 80% to support on‑site supplier activities and service/aftermarket

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in Quality, Supplier Quality, Engineering, or Manufacturing.
• Business process improvement and quality analysis.
• Strong problem‑solving and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with cross‑functional teams and travel up to 80%.

Responsibilities

• Oversee APQP/PPAP and 8D problem solving for suppliers.
• Conduct supplier audits and implement corrective actions.
• Contain defects and reduce PPM in supplied parts.
• Improve manufacturing quality and processes.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Purchasing.
• Support on-site supplier activities for service/aftermarket parts.

Skills

SQE

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Presentation skills

Travel up to 80%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Outlook

Job description

InDepth Engineering Solutions LLC is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality & Purchasing Engineer in Auburn Hills, MI. The role focuses on supplier quality engineering, APQP/PPAP, and defect containment, with extensive cross‑functional collaboration across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Purchasing.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in quality or supplier quality, strong problem‑solving and presentation skills, and travel up to 80% to support on‑site supplier activities and service/aftermarket