Supplier Quality Engineer

Ingenium Talent; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingenium Talent partners with a leading Tier 1 automotive supplier to hire a Supplier Quality Engineer. You’ll drive supplier quality performance, support new product launches, and uphold world-class manufacturing standards.

In this cross-functional role you’ll coordinate with internal teams and suppliers to resolve issues, lead root cause analysis, and ensure PPAP, IATF 16949 compliance, and cost recovery.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of Supplier or Quality Engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949 and APQP/PPAP quality tools.
• Experience working with suppliers and managing performance issues.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Ability to lead root cause analysis and drive corrective actions across organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality performance initiatives, tracking and improving KPIs.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions (8D) with suppliers.
• Review and approve PPAP submissions and ensure compliance.
• Partner with suppliers and internal teams on process changes and improvements.
• Support new product launches, ensuring components meet quality expectations from day one.
• Ensure suppliers meet customer-specific requirements and IATF 16949 standards.
• Own and manage nonconforming material processes, including Hold for Inspection.
• Lead or support cross-functional problem-solving and quality improvement projects.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and provide guidance to internal teams and suppliers.
• Drive cost recovery efforts related to supplier quality issues.

Skills

3–5+ years experience

IATF 16949

PPAP / APQP / Core Quality Tools

Supplier management

ERP (SAP)

Root cause analysis

Tools

SAP

Job description

We’re partnering with a leading Tier 1 automotive supplier that is looking to add a Supplier Quality Engineer to their team. This is a high-impact role where you’ll work closely with both internal teams and global suppliers to drive quality performance, support new product launches, and ensure world-class manufacturing standards.

If you enjoy solving problems, working cross-functionally, and influencing supplier performance in a fast-paced automotive environment—this is a great opportunity to grow your career.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead supplier quality performance initiatives, including tracking and improving key KPIs
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions (8D, etc.) with suppliers to ensure long-term solutions
• Review and approve PPAP submissions, ensuring compliance with customer and internal requirements
• Partner with suppliers and internal teams to manage process changes and continuous improvement efforts
• Support new product launches, ensuring purchased components meet all quality expectations from day one
• Ensure suppliers meet all customer-specific requirements and IATF 16949 standards
• Own and manage nonconforming material processes, including “Hold for Inspection” items
• Lead or support cross-functional problem-solving and quality improvement projects
• Conduct audits, inspections, and provide guidance/training to internal teams and suppliers as needed
• Drive cost recovery efforts related to supplier quality issues

What You Bring

• 3–5+ years of Supplier or Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of:
• IATF 16949
• PPAP / APQP / Core Quality Tools
• Experience working directly with suppliers and managing performance issues
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Ability to lead root cause analysis and drive corrective actions across organizations

Nice-to-Have

• VDA Auditor certification
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)

Why This Opportunity

• High-visibility role with direct impact on supplier performance and plant quality
• Exposure to new launches and advanced manufacturing programs
• Collaborative environment with strong cross-functional engagement
• Opportunity to grow into leadership or advanced quality roles within a global organization