Supplier Quality Engineer #1066329

Fasttek; Center Line (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental

Vision

PTO

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) with matching

Job summary

FastTek Global seeks a Supplier Quality and Risk Management Specialist to provide direct on-site support at supplier facilities, ensuring quality, regulatory compliance, and on-time delivery for service parts. The role serves as the primary liaison between internal engineering, operations and supplier teams.

You will lead containment, root cause analysis, corrective actions and supplier development, working cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and procurement to drive continuous

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in Quality, Supplier Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing or related field.
• Ability to travel up to 80%.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, PowerPoint and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead immediate containment activities for service part defects impacting dealers, distribution centers, or end customers.
• Lead structured root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, etc.).
• Validate corrective actions on-site to prevent recurrence.
• Perform supplier quality systems and process audits and lead supplier improvement/development programs.
• Collaborate with Service Parts Planning, Distribution Centers, Warranty, Engineering and Procurement.

Skills

Travel up to 80%

Strong communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

On-site presence

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Center Line, Michigan

Description

• The Supplier Quality and Risk Management Specialist is responsible for providing direct, on-site support at supplier manufacturing facilities.
• This role ensures suppliers consistently meet company quality standards, regulatory requirements, and delivery expectations.
• The position requires a strong hands‑on presence at supplier locations to drive corrective actions, monitor production processes, reduce defects, and improve overall supplier performance for service parts.
• This role acts as the primary quality and delivery representative at assigned supplier sites and serves as a key liaison between internal engineering, operations, and supplier teams.
• They will also be responsible for working cross functionally with engineering, manufacturing, quality and purchasing to find innovative solutions to provide the best‑in‑class customer service.
• The SQRM specialist will also support launch and engineering change management to ensure parts availability.

Job responsibilities include but not limited to

• Lead immediate containment activities for service part defects impacting dealers, distribution centers, or end customers.
• Lead structured root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, etc.).
• Validate corrective actions on-site to prevent recurrence.
• Perform product audits and dock audits prior to shipment.
• Support warranty investigation and field return analysis.
• Maintain regular physical presence at supplier facilities producing service/aftermarket parts.
• Monitor manufacturing, packaging, labeling, and preservation processes.
• Ensure compliance with service part specifications, appearance standards, and traceability requirements.
• Verify adherence to drawings, engineering change notices (ECNs), and service part deviations.
• Audit packaging for damage prevention during storage and shipment.
• Track supplier PPM, field returns, warranty claims, packaging damage rates, and on‑time delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on defect prevention and service fill rate performance.
• Escalate chronic issues and partner with suppliers on recovery plans.
• Collaborate with Service Parts Planning, Distribution Centers, Warranty, Engineering, and Procurement.
• Communicate supplier risks that may impact dealer orders or customer satisfaction.
• Provide real‑time updates during critical containment situations.
• Perform supplier quality systems and process audits and lead supplier improvement/development programs.
• 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 the supplier quality group.
• Work with Engineering and Supplier organizations to alleviate discrepancies in product specifications.
• Assist in educating suppliers on company systems and requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field
• 3+ years of work experience in Quality, Supplier Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing or a related field
• Ability to travel up to 80%.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite, Powe4rPoint and Excel
• Excellent organization, written and oral communication skills.
• Business process optimization experience
• Experience analyzing quality aspects of any process or operation.
• Ability to organize and communicate problem solving techniques into visual displays and presentations for all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work in small teams with both leadership and operational level team members.
• Proficient with Teams, Outlook and other Microsoft Applications, PowerPoint and Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting aftermarket or service parts preferred.
• Knowledge in different process in Automotive
• GD&T Knowledge
• Problem Solving Knowledge
• Strong Conflict Resolution Skills
• Certification in project management and data analytics
• Previous experience working with suppliers.

Additional Info

At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet. We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories. Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra. We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way.

We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashionedhard work for 24 years!

FastTek Global is financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused.

We’ve differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest.

Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start‑up companies.

Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:

• Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
• Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
• Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• Life Insurance (100% paid)
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match

Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.

FastTek Global was named one of the Top Work Places in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023!

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