Strategic Supplier Quality Engineer

Mazda North American Operations; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 78,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Mazda North American Operations is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to oversee supplier quality for parts used by Mazda and MTMUS. You will work in manufacturing and engineering, enforcing QOS, APQP/PPAP, and QA processes, while collaborating with suppliers to meet Mazda’s quality standards.

The role requires 2–4+ years in manufacturing/quality, strong analytical and communication skills, and experience with quality system audits and corrective actions.

Qualifications

• 2+ to 4+ years of experience in manufacturing, quality assurance, quality engineering, quality control, or related field.
• Experience with APQP and PPAP.
• Project management.
• Strong communication skills.
• Analytical and conceptual thinking using logic, reason, creativity and strategic thinking.
• Strong negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure part quality satisfies design specs and Mazda standards.
• Lead Quality Operating System (QOS) processes and audits.
• Train and support suppliers on Mazda QRS, APQP, PSD, and PPAP activities.
• Perform MSA audits and provide feedback to Mazda groups/departments.
• Conduct supplier process audits and drive corrective actions using 8D, PDCA.
• Support supplier improvements and manufacturing readiness during new part launches.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Project management

Effective communication

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

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Job description

Mazda North American Operations is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to oversee supplier quality for parts used by Mazda and MTMUS. You will work in manufacturing and engineering, enforcing QOS, APQP/PPAP, and QA processes, while collaborating with suppliers to meet Mazda’s quality standards.

The role requires 2–4+ years in manufacturing/quality, strong analytical and communication skills, and experience with quality system audits and corrective actions.