Supplier Quality Engineer - Exterior and Closures

Contechs Consulting Limited; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Contechs Consulting Limited in Troy, MI seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer for Exterior and Closures to lead supplier quality activities across stamping, plastics, seals and assemblies. You will manage APQP, supplier scorecards, and drive improvements with internal teams to meet program milestones.

The role requires 5+ years in supplier quality, strong communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment. This contract role offers exposure to cutting-edge EV exterior systems.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or eq./relevant experience.
• 5+ years in supplier quality incl. audits, APQP, lean problem-solving, and leadership.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with stamping, plastics, seals, lighting, glass, latches, etc.
• Identify process issues and drive improvements for quality.
• Knowledge of supplier KPI/scorecard development and implementation.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing on GD&T and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Administer APQP process and hold suppliers to Quality Requirements Manual.
• Develop/implement supplier KPI/scorecards and improve supplier performance.
• Evaluate suppliers for production awards and strengthen supplier relationships.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to support company objectives and values.

Skills

Supplier Quality

APQP

Lean problem solving

Communication

KPI development

Scorecard

Supplier development

GD&T

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Position: Supplier Quality Engineer - Exterior and Closures

Sector: Body, Structures & Chassis

Location: Troy MI, USA

*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the United States*

About the company

My client is an innovative American automotive manufacturer focused on redefining affordable electric mobility. They are developing a new generation of purpose-built electric vehicles with an emphasis on simplicity, modular design, and customer customisation.

They are looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer - Exterior and Closures to join their expanding team on a Contract basis. The role will be in Troy MI, USA.

Who We Are Looking For:

• Our Client is looking for an energetic, organized, experienced Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE), Exterior to join their growing team.
• The SQE will be supporting all aspects of Supplier Quality and performance.
• This position will be responsible for understanding and working closely with internal and external customers’ expectations, sourcing, quality, supplier development, delivering tooling, and parts on budget and on time per our program milestones.

What You Bring To The Team:

• Engineering Degree or equiv. or previous working level experience
• 5+ years of Supplier Quality including site audits, continuous improvement, APQP, lean problem-solving principles and leading a team by example.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
• Experience with varied components (Stampings, plastics, seals, lighting, glass, latches, etc)
• Ability to identify process issues and drive improvements to improve operational efficiency and product quality.
• Strong working knowledge of value driven supplier KPI and scorecard development and implementation.
• Work directly with engineering and manufacturing regarding technical GD&T, and drawing standards training and review.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills
• High level of integrity
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced start-up environment.

What You Get To Do:

• In this position, the candidate will be responsible for performing administering the APQP process, holding supplier(s) accountable to the Quality Requirements Manual, developing and implementing supplier partner KPI/scorecard, and implementing actions to improve hold suppliers accountable to perform.
• The SQE will also be pivotal in evaluating suppliers for production awards, all aspects of supplier quality performance, developing strong supplier relationships, and working with all internal stakeholders to support the company’s overall objectives and core values.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Employment is at will and may be terminated by either party at any time.

We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact us if you need assistance in the application process