Supplier Quality Engineer – APQP/PPAP Leader

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG; Fort Mill (SC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee events

Job summary

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG, based in Fort Mill, SC, is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to oversee supplier quality control and drive APQP/PPAP initiatives.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams and suppliers to ensure high-quality components throughout development and production. The ideal candidate has a engineering degree and hands-on experience in supplier quality management, problem-solving, and corrective action processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering; 1+ year experience preferred.
• Proven experience as Supplier Quality Engineer or similar role.
• Strong understanding of QA processes including APQP and PPAP.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience in supplier evaluation and corrective action management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality control of supplied products in the order fulfillment process.
• Address and resolve supplier quality issues in the plant.
• Collaborate with suppliers during product development to support APQP/PPAP.
• Focus on cost efficiency and producibility during development.
• Conduct supplier evaluations to ensure quality standards are met.
• Manage supplier process changes and corrective actions.
• Lead sampling inspections and decide on acceptance or rejection.
• Escalate and implement remedial action plans until resolution.
• Train suppliers on APQP and PPAP requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem-solving

Supplier quality mgmt

Audit experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG, based in Fort Mill, SC, is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to oversee supplier quality control and drive APQP/PPAP initiatives.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams and suppliers to ensure high-quality components throughout development and production. The ideal candidate has a engineering degree and hands-on experience in supplier quality management, problem-solving, and corrective action processes.