Supplier Quality Engineer

AISIN World Corp. of America; Cibolo (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AISIN Texas in Cibolo, TX is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to help resolve supplier quality issues, support containment, and drive corrective actions that protect manufacturing operations.

This role collaborates with suppliers and internal teams to evaluate non-conformances, participate in audits, and improve supplier quality performance, while contributing to continuous improvement, quality systems, and reporting.

Bachelor's degree preferred; minimum 5 years automotive/assembly experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant automotive/assembly experience.
• Experience with PAPP requirements and root cause analysis.
• Proven problem-solving and corrective action skills.
• Ability to resolve process, production, or people-related challenges.

Responsibilities

• Investigate supplier quality issues and drive timely resolutions.
• Review supplier non-conformances and communicate findings.
• Provide technical guidance on quality concerns and corrective actions.
• Conduct supplier audits and track action items.
• Monitor effectiveness of CAPAs and COPQ improvement.
• Coordinate containment activities for non-conforming material.
• Prepare management reports and quality reviews.
• Support continuous improvement, ISO/TS and ISO 14001 compliance.
• Ensure compliance with safety and workplace standards.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Problem Solving

PAPP requirements

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Company: AISIN Texas

Department: Quality Management, Quality Assurance

Location: Cibolo, TX

Position Summary

The Supplier Quality Assurance Specialist supports plant quality objectives by resolving supplier-related quality issues, reducing impact to manufacturing operations, and driving effective corrective actions. This role works closely with suppliers and internal departments to evaluate non-conformances, support audits, manage containment activity, and help improve overall supplier quality performance. The position also supports continuous improvement, quality system requirements, and reporting activities that help the Company meet its operational goals.

Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer

Company: AISIN Texas

Department: Quality Management, Quality Assurance

Location: Cibolo, TX

Position Summary

The Supplier Quality Assurance Specialist supports plant quality objectives by resolving supplier-related quality issues, reducing impact to manufacturing operations, and driving effective corrective actions. This role works closely with suppliers and internal departments to evaluate non-conformances, support audits, manage containment activity, and help improve overall supplier quality performance. The position also supports continuous improvement, quality system requirements, and reporting activities that help the Company meet its operational goals.

Position Responsibilities

• Investigate supplier quality issues and support timely resolution to minimize impact to manufacturing operations.
• Review and analyze supplier non-conformances and communicate findings clearly with internal departments and suppliers.
• Provide technical support and direction to suppliers and internal teams regarding quality concerns and corrective actions.
• Conduct supplier audits and follow up on action items to ensure timely and effective responses.
• Monitor supplier corrective actions for timeliness, effectiveness, and overall quality improvement.
• Coordinate containment activities and sorting related to supplier non-conforming material.
• Evaluate supplier quality methods and support improvement of internal quality processes and measures.
• Partner with Manufacturing and other departments to understand supplier-related cost of poor quality (COPQ) and support countermeasures.
• Prepare reports and presentation materials for management review and quality-related meetings.
• Support Hoshin activities, continuous improvement efforts, and Company quality objectives.
• Help support compliance with applicable quality and environmental system requirements, including ISO/TS and ISO 14001 expectations.
• Perform work in accordance with Company safety, security, and workplace standards.

Required Skills And Abilities

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience (automotive, assembly, or similar)
• Experience in PAPP requirements and Root Cause Analysis.
• Proven problem-solving skills, including investigating issues at the source and supporting effective countermeasures.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve process, production, or people-related challenges.

Beneficial Skills And Experience

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.

Education/Training/Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent manufacturing experience will be considered in lieu of degree.