Supplier Quality Engineer

Yanfeng US Automotive Interior Systems II LLC; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 1 - 2; Full time

Job summary

Yanfeng US Automotive Interior Systems II LLC in Michigan seeks a Quality Engineer – Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to lead supplier quality activities and ensure PPAP, MQR, and containment processes meet YFAI standards. The role collaborates with plant quality, purchasing, engineering, and suppliers to resolve issues and drive performance improvements.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in automotive quality, strong problem solving, and proficiency with Word, Excel, and MS Project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in quality management or similar.
• Minimum 3–5 years automotive quality experience.
• Proficient PC skills: Word, Excel, MS Project.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supplier issues in Power QMS and containment activities.
• Lead SQE interface with Customer Groups and plant quality.
• Coordinate and implement PPAP reviews and MQR processes.
• Drive supplier performance improvements using problem solving techniques.
• Communicate plant performance to YFAI teams and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality management

Problem solving

Communication

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quality Management and Systems or similar

Tools

Word

Excel

MS Project

Job description

• Oversees and document supplier issues (SMRR,SCB) in Power QMS in a timely manner.
• Oversees incoming inspection, incoming verification list and containment activities for problem suppliers.
• Oversees supplier non-conforming area and perform transactions in timely manner. Work closely with materials team so they are informed of rejections to prevent impact to production.
• Lead SQ interface within Customer Groups and plant quality.
• Initiate and coordinate 3rd party containment activities.
• Continually work with suppliers to improve performance by applying problem solving techniques and statistical methods.
• Assure corrective and preventative action plans are developed, executed, and validated at assigned suppliers.
• Interact routinely with production personnel, Plant Quality Engineers, Purchasing, Engineering, AQE, Business Unit, Operations and Suppliers to improve quality of supplied components.
• Understand the PPAP process and know how to review a PPAP.
• Initiate and lead appropriate MQR processes for problem solving.
• Execute visits to supplier sites to assess, review and verify supplier processed to YFAI requirements. Escalate to Supplier Development for support if onsite supplier visits are needed.
• Develop, organize, and maintain systems used to verify product conformance to accepted quality standards.
• Communicate plant performance with YFAI team members.
• Monthly compiling and report out of Top Worst Suppliers and present on Supplier Development call.
• Other duties as assigned by Lead Quality Engineer and Quality Manager.

Additional Responsibilities

• Attend Program Reviews and Launch Readiness Reviews.
• Ensure that the Customer, YFAQ and supplier quality issues are resolved using the appropriate problem-solving methodology.
• Be proactive in ensuring suppliers achieve agreed customer and YFAI timing milestones.
• Ensure that Suppliers achieve targeted launch objectives.
• Ensure effective communication between YFAI and suppliers.
• Apply different OEM specific requirements related to audit (i.e., VDA 6.3, 2-day production) and PPAP procedures (e.g., PPAP, VDA 2).

Required Education Level

Bachelor's Level Degree

Area of Study: Quality Management and Systems or similar.

*Equivalent work experience may also be considered for this position

Required Experience

Minimum 3 Years of Experience with Quality Systems.

Minimum 3-5 Years of Experience within the automotive industry.

Proficient PC-skills, including Word, Excel, MS Project, etc.

Preferred Experience

• Ability to train others in the SQE requirements.
• Expert in SQE field.
• Bilingual in Spanish

Physical Ability Requirements

Stationary Position (Sitting or Standing): Frequently

Movement (Walking): Frequently

Carry Weight (Lifting up to 25 lbs): Occasionally

Communication (Seeing/Talking/Hearing): Frequently

Use Hands/Fingers (Operate computer, printer, phone): Frequently