Supplier Quality Engineer

Manpower, Inc.; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer / Supplier Quality & Risk Management Specialist in Michigan with a travel-based role supporting supplier facilities.

The role focuses on leading containment, audits, root-cause analysis, and cross-functional improvements to quality and delivery. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 3 years of experience in quality systems, with up to 80% travel to supplier sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Quality, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, or Engineering.
• Experience with supplier quality systems, audits, corrective actions, and root cause analysis methodologies (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone).

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality containment activities, defect investigations, and corrective actions.
• Conduct supplier process, product, and packaging audits and validate corrective actions on-site.
• Drive root cause analysis using 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, and other structured methods.
• Support APQP, PPAP, launch activities, engineering changes, and supplier development.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Warranty, and Service Parts teams to improve quality, delivery performance, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Our client, a leading global automotive manufacturer, is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer / Supplier Quality & Risk Management Specialist to join their team. As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be part of the Supplier Quality organization supporting Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Warranty, Service Parts, and Supplier Operations teams. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and conflict resolution capabilities which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer / Supplier Quality & Risk Management Specialist
Location: Michigan (Travel-Based Role Supporting Supplier Facilities)
Pay Range: $40.42/hr

What's the Job?

• Lead supplier quality containment activities, defect investigations, and corrective actions impacting customers, dealers, and distribution centers.
• Conduct supplier process, product, and packaging audits while validating corrective actions on-site.
• Drive root cause analysis utilizing 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, and other structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Support APQP, PPAP, launch activities, engineering changes, and supplier development initiatives.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Warranty, and Service Parts teams to improve quality, delivery performance, and customer satisfaction.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Quality, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, or Engineering.
• Experience with supplier quality systems, audits, corrective actions, and root cause analysis methodologies (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone).
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, GD&T, manufacturing processes, and automotive quality standards.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 80% to supplier locations.

What's in it for Me?

• Competitive pay rate of $40.42/hr.
• Opportunity to work with a leading global automotive manufacturer.
• Exposure to supplier quality, manufacturing, launch activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Cross-functional collaboration with engineering, quality, procurement, operations, and supplier teams.
• Opportunity to contribute directly to product quality, customer satisfaction, and supplier performance improvements.