Supplier Quality Engineer

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking an Interior Supplier Quality Engineer to oversee supplier quality and assist in continuous improvements. The ideal candidate will manage supplier relationships, conduct audits, and lead problem-solving initiatives. This role requires at least a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and several years of relevant experience in the automotive sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in automotive engineering or supplier quality.
• Comfortable leading supplier meetings and directing teams.
• Ability to travel within the USA and Canada (up to 40%).

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier quality systems and process audits.
• Drive continuous improvement activities with suppliers.
• Lead APQP/PPAP deliverables for purchased components.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Creative Problem-Solving

Project Management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Automotive Engineering

Job description

The Interior Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for managing different supplier locations and parts to ensure high quality products are produced and transported to Stellantis Assembly Plants. The engineer will provide on-site launch support to suppliers' facilities to ensure launch readiness as required, leading up to and including program launch. They will also be responsible for managing post launch continuous improvement activities and to provide on-site support at Stellantis assembly plants as required. The Engineer will also be responsible for working cross functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Purchasing to ensure proper designs, suppliers and manufacturing processes are selected.

Within our Supplier Quality Engineering role, we ask that our engineer's drive change within both plant manufacturing and component suppliers to resolve complex component issues. It is the engineer's responsibility to ensure component suppliers' processes are robust and capable to stay on track and manage key component quality milestones. Overall, the engineer will lead all problem-solving activities with internal and external organizations, manage warranty with their suppliers, and ensure best practices/lessons learned are applied across the several different vehicle programs.

Typical job responsibilities for the Interior Supplier Quality Engineer may include the following:

• Perform supplier quality systems and process audits and lead Supplier Improvement/Development Programs
• Establish close relationships with assigned suppliers and actively drive continuous improvement activities
• Initiate and follow-up on corrective actions and verify effectiveness on-site
• Participation in launch teams, lead and coordinate APQP/PPAP deliverables for purchased components within supplier quality group
• Assist in educating suppliers on Stellantis systems and requirements
• Lead and support supplier APQP and PPAP activities to ensure all deliverables are being fulfilled
• Work with Engineering and Supplier Organizations to alleviate discrepancies in product specifications and evaluate cost reduction opportunities

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Automotive (or similar) Engineering from an ABET accredited program or equivalent program
• 8 years or more of work experience in automotive engineering, manufacturing, or supplier quality areas
• Proficient interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a cross functional team environment
• Comfortable leading and directing supplier meetings
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and tasks
• Creative problem-solving ability and results orientated approach
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office
• Ability to travel within the USA and Canada (up to 40% travel may be required from time to time)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Program management skills/experience
• Green Belt, Black Belt certification
• Quality certification

EOE / Disability / Veteran

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.