Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer

allisontransmission; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans with Rx

HSA contribution

Dental & Vision Insurance

Parental Leave

Disability insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Hospital Indemnity

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

401K match

Job summary

Allison Transmission is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure supplier performance and product quality across the supply base while leading cross-functional initiatives. This role blends APQP/PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, and 8D with program management to deliver new launches, sustained quality, and total cost of ownership improvements.

The ideal candidate partners closely with Procurement, Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to drive supplier capability, reduce defects/PPM, and

Qualifications

• Extensive automotive or commercial vehicle supplier quality experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams on quality programs.

Responsibilities

• Assess and approve new suppliers: capability studies, audits (ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 / AS9100 / ISO 13485 as applicable).
• Lead APQP deliverables with suppliers: DFMEA/PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, Cp/Cpk and PPAP.
• Establish SPC at suppliers and coach on DOE and capability improvements.
• Lead containment and corrective actions (8D) for defects and field issues.

Skills

APQP/PPAP

FMEA

MSA

SPC

8D

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

ISO 9001

IATF 16949

AS9100

ISO 13485

Job description

JOIN THE TEAM THAT'S POWERING PROGRESS

Building cities. Driving commerce. Fueling Progress. For over 100 years, Allison has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward.

What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we're driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide. In both the Allison Transmission and Allison Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems business units, our team strives to Improve the Way the World Works.

Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward!

Benefits:

The below list features some of the benefits currently available. Eligibility may be subject to the terms and conditions of governing documents and available benefits may be subject to change at the company's discretion.

• Choice of medical plans with prescription coverage
• Employer HSA contribution
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Other voluntary benefits including: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance
• 401K with generous Company match & contribution
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
• Robust employee wellness program
• Tuition assistance program

Job Description:

Primary Purpose of Role:

The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer is a strategic, hands‑on role responsible for ensuring supplier performance and product/process quality across the supply base while leading cross‑functional initiatives that introduce new suppliers, new products, or major process changes. This role blends deep technical quality engineering (APQP/PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, audits, 8D) with program management (scope, schedule, risk, stakeholder management) to deliver new product launches, sustained quality, and total cost of ownership improvements. The ideal candidate partners closely with Procurement, Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to drive supplier capability, reduce defects/PPM, and accelerate time‑to‑market.

The position requires a fully seasoned professional who has extensive expertise in the Automotive or Commercial Vehicle Industry. This person is accountable for significant enterprise‑wide projects and problems. This person is a significant resource used to assist in the development of fellow CSQE's in the areas of GD&T, APQP, and other Supplier Quality Engineering related subjects.

Key Responsibilities:

Supplier Quality Engineering

• Supplier Qualifications and Development Assess and approve new suppliers: capability studies, process audits (ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 / AS9100 / ISO 13485 as applicable), QMS maturity, special process qualifications.
• Create and execute supplier development plans to close gaps in quality systems, process controls, and measurement systems.

Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) & PPAP

• Lead APQP deliverables with suppliers: DFMEA/PFMEA review, Control Plans, Process Flow, MSA, capability (Cp/Cpk), run‑at‑rate, and PPAP submission levels per criticality.
• Validate first articles and production parts; disposition, corrective actions, and escalation as needed.

Process Control & Statistical Methods

• Establish SPC at suppliers; define CTQs, sampling plans, AQLs, acceptance criteria; coach suppliers on DOE, capability improvement, and error‑proofing (poka‑yoke).
• Ensure measurement systems are capable (Gage R&R), calibrations are compliant, and data integrity is maintained.

Nonconformance Management

• Lead supplier containment and corrective action (8D/A3/DMAIC) for defects, escapes, and field issues; verify effectiveness and prevent recurrence.
• Manage SCARs (Supplier Corrective Action Requests) and systemic corrective actions across the supply base.

Audits & Surveillance

• Conduct process/product audits, layered process audits (LPA), and special process validations; monitor change control and supplier process stability.

Program Management (Supplier Quality Workstreams)

• Planning and Governance Build integrated project plans (scope, schedule, budget) for supplier‑related launches, transfers, or redesigns; align with stage‑gate or Agile frameworks.
• Maintain RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies); facilitate cross‑functional reviews and gate approvals.

Execution & Delivery

• Coordinate multi‑site/multi‑supplier readiness; track milestones (proto, pilot, run‑at‑rate, SOP), and drive critical path resolution.
• Own supplier readiness metrics; ensure manufacturability, capacity, and logistics plans meet demand.

Stakeholder & Change Management

• Communicate status, risks, and decisions to leadership; align Procurement, Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Finance on tradeoffs.
• Lead cross‑functional problem‑solving; coach teams on root cause analysis and decision quality.

Continuous Improvements & Transformation

• Champion cost-quality reductions (prevention vs. failure cost), yield improvements, and supplier capability uplift.
• Lead VA/VE efforts t