Supplier Quality Engineer — Elevate Supplier Excellence

Agc Glass Company; Elizabethtown, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AGC Automotive Americas in Elizabethtown, KY is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to develop, maintain, and support supplier quality assurance efforts ensuring products meet specifications. The role involves auditing suppliers, driving root-cause actions, and coordinating with engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing to resolve quality issues.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 2–4 years of SQE experience, with ASQ certification preferred and familiarity with AIAG

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial/manufacturing engineering or equivalent.
• 2-4 years SQE experience.
• ASQ Certified Supplier Quality Engineer preferred.
• Working knowledge of AIAG’s MSA, APQP, PFMEA, Control Plan, PPAP, and SPC Manuals.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods and lean manufacturing concepts.
• Good analytical skills and detail oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems and conduct technical/quality system assessments and related systemic audits of potential new/current suppliers.
• Directs the supplier to perform root cause problem definition, analysis, and corrective action using sound problem solving techniques.
• Create supplier development plans, perform supplier audits, implement closed loop corrective actions and generate quality metrics and reports in support of supplier management program.
• Provides technical input for strategic sourcing team, including evaluation of supplier capability, specification review, product implementation and part transition.
• Works closely with appropriate buyer to manage overall supplier performance.
• Function as the technical liaison between suppliers, engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing to resolve quality issues, product improvements and for new supplier development.
• Coordinate supplier containment and internal containment is in place and effective.
• Ensure all supplier cost recovery items are captured and recover as required.
• Prepare quality reports and actions to improve quality.
• Travel to Supplier locations to assist with problem solving, conduct audits and support supplier development.
• Other duties or projects as assigned.

Skills

SQE experience

Root cause analysis

Lean manufacturing

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial/manufacturing engineering or equivalent

2-4 years SQE experience

Tools

AIAG MSA

APQP

PFMEA

Control Plan

PPAP

SPC

Job description

AGC Automotive Americas in Elizabethtown, KY is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to develop, maintain, and support supplier quality assurance efforts ensuring products meet specifications. The role involves auditing suppliers, driving root-cause actions, and coordinating with engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing to resolve quality issues.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 2–4 years of SQE experience, with ASQ certification preferred and familiarity with AIAG