Supplier Quality Engineer - Audits, APQP & Launch Support

NSK Americas; Ann Arbor, Dyersburg (MI, TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NSK Americas is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in Ann Arbor, MI to evaluate, approve, and monitor supplier quality performance. You will conduct supplier audits to ensure IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements, and maintain supplier scorecards and KPIs while leading supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will support APQP and Launch activities, review PPAP submissions, verify process capability studies and control plans, and participate in new

Qualifications

• Evaluate, approve, and monitor supplier quality performance.
• Conduct supplier audits, including process, system, and product audits.
• Ensure supplier compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements.
• Maintain supplier scorecards and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Lead supplier development activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support APQP & Launch Activities: review and approve supplier PPAP submissions; verify process capability studies and control plans; participate in new product launches and supplier readiness reviews; ensure supplier achievement of launch timing and quality requirements; support manufacturing operations regarding supplier quality issues; coordinate sorting, containment, and rework activities; participate in customer visits and quality reviews; minimize production disruptions caused by supplier non-conformances; support other plant activities as needed.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: analyze defect trends and warranty data; develop supplier quality metrics and monthly reports; recommend improvement actions based on performance data.

Job description

NSK Americas is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in Ann Arbor, MI to evaluate, approve, and monitor supplier quality performance. You will conduct supplier audits to ensure IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements, and maintain supplier scorecards and KPIs while leading supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will support APQP and Launch activities, review PPAP submissions, verify process capability studies and control plans, and participate in new