Strategic Supplier Quality Engineer

Shawmut Corporation; Clinton (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

HSA and FSA options

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance and wellness

Job summary

Shawmut Corporation seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to lead audits, qualify suppliers, and support new automotive programs. You will collaborate with Purchasing, Engineering and Manufacturing to resolve deviations and ensure material conformity.

The role requires ISO/IATF knowledge, strong communication and a willingness to travel up to 50% as needed. Join a long‑standing textile innovator with global operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or CQE certification, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of three years in a manufacturing environment; automotive experience preferred.
• At least one year in a supplier- or customer-facing quality role; APQP experience for new product launches in automotive.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier quality system audits to ensure compliance with standards.
• Evaluate prospective supplier facilities for qualification and onboarding.
• Support new program launches by monitoring supplier material performance.
• Resolve supplier quality issues to support production operations.
• Coordinate testing and approval of materials not defined by specs.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or CQE certification

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

MS Office Suite

Job description

Shawmut Corporation seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to lead audits, qualify suppliers, and support new automotive programs. You will collaborate with Purchasing, Engineering and Manufacturing to resolve deviations and ensure material conformity.

The role requires ISO/IATF knowledge, strong communication and a willingness to travel up to 50% as needed. Join a long‑standing textile innovator with global operations.