Supplier Quality Development

faurecia S.A.; Columbus (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvia seeks a Supplier Quality and Development Engineer to lead supplier quality improvements and development for new and current suppliers in a fast‑paced automotive environment. You will ensure compliance with IATF 16949, drive APQP activities, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve quality issues in serial production.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in automotive SQ, 3+ years as SQ Engineer, advanced English, and experience in an international setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or related field required.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in the automotive industry.
• At least 3 years as Supplier Quality Engineer.
• Advanced English required; international environment preferred.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 and quality system tools; auditing certifications valued.

Responsibilities

• Support supplier selection, evaluation, and APQP activities for new and existing suppliers.
• Lead or support root-cause analysis and 8D problem solving with suppliers.
• Develop and implement supplier quality improvement plans.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to meet quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Mentor and train teams in Group methodologies and best practices.

Skills

Supplier Quality

APQP

IATF 16949

Six Sigma

Cross-functional

English

Planning

Confidentiality

Education

Engineering Degree

Job description

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

The Supplier Quality and Development Engineer (SQ&D) is responsible for ensuring the quality and development of potential and new suppliers, as well as existing suppliers that require improvements to their management system and performance results. The SQ&D Engineer also supports the Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer (SQA) as the first level in the escalation process.

• Support supplier panel management: participate in supplier selection and evaluation; support supplier panel strategy; support APQP (development and mass production); support process and tooling development, including gauges; audit suppliers according to Faurecia and customer requirements; communicate Faurecia and customer requirements to suppliers.
• Manage critical supplier issues: consolidate, at division level, a quality plan with the SQA to improve supplier performance; support Safety/Regulation and PF4 topics; ensure resolution of quality issues with suppliers in serial production; ensure implementation and progress of action plans; participate in supplier audits through the escalation process; validate supplier action plans through the escalation process; train purchasing and supplier quality teams in Group methodologies.
• Supplier development: deploy continuous improvement plans to key suppliers including quality principles; support APQP for new/modified parts and tooling transfer activities during development and serial production when requested; ensure supplier compliance with mandatory rules; ensure Safety/Regulation certification in production; ensure innovative quality plans and follow-up with the most disruptive suppliers regarding quality and deliveries; promote improvements to supplier management systems; periodically visit suppliers for benchmarking activities.
• Support purchasing processes: deploy purchasing policies at plant and commodity level; ensure implementation of progress plans; comply with applicable IATF 16949 requirements and responsibilities; ensure implementation of AIAG Core Tools requirements at suppliers; ensure implementation of the 8D problem-solving methodology at suppliers; mentor Supplier Quality Assurance Engineers (SQA) through leadership techniques such as recognition, feedback, coaching, and training.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

• Ability to handle confidential information
• Decision-making
• Effective communication and emotional intelligence
• Coordinate several activities simultaneously
• Customer service
• Knowledge of federal and internal regulations
• Planning and organization of activities and services
• Collaborative work with teams and internal customers
• Management of development and general training programs
• Engineering Degree
• Minimum 7 years of experience in the automotive industry
• Advanced English
• Minimum 3 years of experience as Supplier Quality Engineer
• Experience in an international environment
• VDA 6.3 and IATF 16949 Auditor Certification
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification desirable

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 better and use 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