Supplier Quality Commodity Engineer

Faurecia; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvia seeks a quality specialist to support supplier risk assessment during the Acquisition phase and sourcing, ensuring compliance with APQP/PPAP processes. The role collaborates with SQL, PQL, and Program Buyers to drive quality improvements across components and suppliers.

Responsibilities include managing APQP/PPAP convergence, organizing supplier performance reviews, and leading containment and corrective actions for quality issues in development and serial life as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 requirements.
• Experience in automotive supplier quality processes (APQP, PPAP).
• 3 years of proven quality function experience in Automotive.

Responsibilities

• Provide data to SQL for supplier risk assessment during Acquisition and sourcing.
• Lead APQP/PPAP convergence for assigned suppliers during development.
• Organize and lead monthly Supplier Performance Reviews.
• Escalate quality issues, drive containment and root-ccause actions.

Skills

Automotive QMS

APQP/PPAP

FMEA/7 QC Tools

CQI-19

Statistical analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Microsoft Office

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Certified Quality Auditor (preferred)

Job description

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your Mission, Roles And Responsibilities

• Provides relevant data to the SQL for the supplier risk assessment during the Acquisition phase and the sourcing process (SNC):
• Current quality and delivery performance.
• Expertise depending on business scenario (Expert, Designer, Manufacturer, Sub-contractor).
• Competence depending on commodity and logistics scenario (Safety & Regulatory parts, pass-through, trade-sales, overseas shipment, etc.).
• Capability depending on R&D knowhow and program management proficiency.
• Capacity depending on laboratory equipment (Metrology, material testing), and manufacturing operations (Overall plant capacity analysis).
• Product/process innovation or new technology for the supplier
• Manages the APQP elements until PPAP sign-off for all components nominated to the assigned suppliers, regardless of the program, during the Development Phase. As such, he/she will work with the Supplier Quality Leader (SQL) to supports the deliverables of the Program Quality Leader (PQL) and Program Purchasing Leader (Program Buyer).
• Communicates and ensures the suppliers understands the deliverables and activities for each phase of the program, which include:
• BOP Technical Specification
• Program timing
• Customer Specific Requirements
• Build events (Prototypes, first off-tool, slow-build, Meisterbock, pre-series, etc.)
• Maintains internal database for supplier meeting minutes, performance tracking or annual audit status (Quality System, manufacturing process, Safety & Regulatory).
• Delivers the necessary APQP and PPAP convergence to the SQL for the assigned suppliers and manages a recovery plan if necessary.
• Issues a claim to the supplier for any quality issues during the development phase and follow-up on containment, root-cause analysis, and other problem-solving activities to confirm the effectiveness of the corrective actions and process improvements.
• Supports the plant SQA and the Serial Life Buyers to follow-up and improve the overall performance of critical suppliers in Serial Life or to monitor the effective implementation of:
• An Engineering Change.
• A corrective action plan due to a quality issue or any quality audit.
• A Production transfer.
• Organizes workshops with suppliers for continuous improvement (Poka-Yoke robustness, scrap rate, state-of-the-art technology, etc.).
• Lead monthly Supplier Performance Reviews and monitor the closing of corrective action plans.
• Capitalizes on knowledge and shares best practices / lessons learned across the organization.
• Commits to the highest ethical standards and adherence to:
• Forvia Group Code of Ethics
• Forvia Group Code of Management
• Forvia Group Environmental Policy
• Forvia Group Quality Policy
• All other duties as assigned by the company.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Knowledge / Skills

• Knowledgeable in automotive quality standards and methods:
• Statutory and regulatory requirements (FMVSS, ECE, EEC, CCC, etc.)
• Quality Management System and audit requirements (ISO-9001, IATF-16949)
• AIAG/VDA Core tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC)
• OEM specific quality requirements
• OEM product conformity specifications requirements
• Supply chain management (CQI-19)
• Process audit (VDA 6.3, CQI-8/12/23, etc.)
• Problem-solving methods (CQI-20, 8D, 3 Legs and 5 Why´s, Pareto analysis, statistical studies, etc.)
• Experienced with Interior vehicle products and technologies in a lean manufacturing environment.
• Knowledgeable in material laboratory testing (Plastic, metals) and dimensional analysis (GD&T, checking fixtures, CMM, etc.).
• Advanced skills in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Autonomy and Leadership mindset.
• Capability to build and manage a network.
• Best practice sharing and continuous improvement mindset.
• Results oriented with strong written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to work in a matrix organization.
• Fluent in English. Second language welcome (Spanish, French or German).

Education / Experience

• Bachelor's degree (BS) is desired. If the candidate has less than a Bachelor’s degree, the minimum proven experience in the Automotive industry should be 5 years minimum.
• 3 years of proven Quality function experience in the Automotive industry.
• Certified Quality auditor preferred (ISO 9001/ IATF 16949, VDA 6.3).

What We Can Do For You

• At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.
• We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development.
• We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count.
• We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world)
• We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans.
• Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action:use less, use betteranduse longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy.

Why join us

FORVIA, a global automotive technology supplier, comprises the complementary technology and industrial strengths of Faurecia and HELLA.

With over 137 500 people, including more than 12,000 R&D engineers across 40+ countries, FORVIA provides a unique and comprehensive approach to the automotive challenges of today and tomorrow. Composed of 6 business groups and a strong IP portfolio of over 12,400 patents, FORVIA is focused on becoming the preferred innovation and integration partner for OEMs worldwide.

In 2025, the Group achieved a consolidated revenue of 26.2 billion euros prior to IFRS 5. FORVIA SE is listed on the Euronext Paris market under the FRVIA mnemonic code and is a component of the SBF 120 index.

FORVIA aims to be a change maker committed to foreseeing and making the mobility transformation happen. www.forvia.com