Supplier Quality Engineer – Automotive LED, Global Audits

Diode Dynamics LLC.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage 80% paid by company

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Onsite gym

Paid holidays

PTO

Parental leave

Profit sharing

Job summary

Diode Dynamics, a manufacturer of automotive LED lighting and accessories based in St. Charles, Missouri, is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to elevate supplier quality across the supply chain, leading development, qualification, and audits in collaboration with Engineering, Purchasing, and Production.

You will drive continuous improvement in supplier processes, support NPI during new product development, manage supplier performance metrics, and help resolve issues with root-cause

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering.
• Willingness to travel internationally 4–6 times per year.
• 3+ years in supplier quality or related engineering in automotive/LED electronics.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA/DFMEA and supplier audits.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; able to work independently.
• On-site attendance required; standard hours Mon–Fri 7:30–4:00.
• Experience with AVL and supplier development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier selection, qualification, and development, including AVL.
• Conduct supplier audits and process reviews to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Collaborate with Engineering during NPI to define supplier requirements and PPAP support.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics and drive improvements.
• Develop and maintain supplier quality standards and improvement plans.
• Support sourcing with RFQs, technical reviews, and supplier quality evaluations.
• Provide guidance to Production and Receiving Inspection on supplier quality topics.
• Resolve issues with root cause prevention.
• Report supplier quality performance to management for improvement.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

PFMEA

DFMEA

Supplier audits

Travel readiness

Communication

Education

BS in Engineering

Job description

Diode Dynamics, a manufacturer of automotive LED lighting and accessories based in St. Charles, Missouri, is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to elevate supplier quality across the supply chain, leading development, qualification, and audits in collaboration with Engineering, Purchasing, and Production.

You will drive continuous improvement in supplier processes, support NPI during new product development, manage supplier performance metrics, and help resolve issues with root-cause