Sr Supplier Quality

ZF Group; Gray Court (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Plan

Paid Vacation

401k Plan

Health Care Benefits

Paid Holidays

Employee Groups & Community Outreach

Job summary

ZF Group in the United States is seeking a Sr Supplier Quality Lead to drive supplier quality initiatives, inbound inspection, and quality launches for transmission programs. You will lead APQP/PPAP activities, guide PFMEA and control plans, and manage supplier audits in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 8–10+ years of progressive experience, including 4+ years in quality-focused roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 8–10+ years of progressive experience in a manufacturing or technical environment, including 4+ years in a quality-focused role.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, directing teams in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.
• Proven ability to lead supplier quality initiatives using APQP, PPAP, IATF, AIAG, and VDA.
• Advanced problem-solving credentials or experience, such as Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt, Shainin, or equivalent methodologies.
• Strong expertise in 8D problem solving, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement practices.
• Working knowledge of PFMEA, control plans, SPC, GR&R, MSA, and other core quality tools.
• Advanced understanding of transmission or powertrain technology and supplier quality expectations.

Responsibilities

• Drive supplier quality, incoming inspection, and quality launch initiatives to ensure products meet internal, customer, and global quality standards.
• Lead process control, APQP, problem solving, and supplier-related activities for transmission programs.
• Support continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Lead APQP and PPAP activities with suppliers against ZF, AIAG, VDA, and IATF standards.
• Guide the team in PFMEA, control plans, MSA, SPC, and other core quality tools.
• Lead complaint resolution, 8D problem solving, and supplier audit activities.
• Interpret technical drawings, measurement tools, and GD&T requirements.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

The Supplier Quality Lead drives supplier quality, incoming inspection, and quality launch initiatives to ensure products meet internal, customer, and global quality standards. This role leads process control, APQP, problem solving, and supplier-related activities for transmission programs while supporting continuous improvement and operational excellence.

What you can look forward to as Sr Supplier Quality:

• Uphold company principles, quality standards, and corporate objectives.
• Ensure compliance with automotive and customer quality requirements.
• Monitor manufacturing processes to verify capability and product conformity.
• Maintain quality documentation, procedures, risk analyses, and lessons learned.
• Interpret technical drawings, measurement tools, and GD&T requirements.
• Lead APQP and PPAP activities with suppliers against ZF, AIAG, VDA, and IATF standards.
• Guide the team in PFMEA, control plans, MSA, SPC, and other core quality tools.
• Lead complaint resolution, 8D problem solving, and supplier audit activities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 8–10+ years of progressive experience in a manufacturing or technical environment, including 4+ years in a quality-focused role.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including directing teams and managing work in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.
• Proven ability to lead supplier quality initiatives using APQP, PPAP, IATF, AIAG, VDA, and related quality standards.
• Advanced problem-solving credentials or experience, such as Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt, Shainin, or equivalent methodologies.
• Strong expertise in 8D problem solving, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement practices.
• Working knowledge of PFMEA, control plans, SPC, GR&R, MSA, and other core quality tools.
• Advanced understanding of transmission or powertrain technology and supplier quality expectations.

What We Offer:

• A supportive collaborative team environment
• Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid Vacation
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities