Supplier Quality Engineer level I or II - automotive

Gables Search Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive industry is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer (level I or II) for their Atlanta facility. This role involves oversight of supplier performance, quality assurance tasks, and the development of inspection standards. Candidates must have a relevant engineering degree and may need supervisory experience. Competitive benefits, relocation assistance, and bonus potential are included.

Benefits

Major benefits

Competitive 401K match

Bonus potential of 2-5% annually

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience for Engineer I, 3+ years for Engineer II in automotive manufacturing.
• Proficiency in QC tools (Capability Studies, APQP, PPAP) and measurement techniques.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% overnight.

Responsibilities

• Lead Supplier SREA changes, review PPAP documentation.
• Develop training for Supplier Quality Assurance and inspection staff.
• Conduct audits on raw materials and products.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership

Attention to detail

Customer service orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering-related field

Tools

ATS

SPC

FMEA

Calipers

Micrometers

CMM

Vision Systems

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Supplier Quality Engineer level I or II - automotive

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Major and established international company has an opportunity for a Supplier Quality Engineer I or Supplier Quality Engineer II at their large, high-volume manufacturing site near Atlanta, GA. The position offers major benefits, a competitive 401K match, and bonus potential of 2-5% annually. Relocation assistance is available.

Essential Functions

• Lead Supplier SREA changes, review PPAP documentation, and analyze supplier performance to meet quality requirements.
• Develop and implement training for Supplier Quality Assurance and Inspection staff on testing equipment.
• Improve receiving inspection processes for supplier components.
• Develop and maintain inspection standards and conduct audits on raw materials and products.
• Coordinate audits and documentation of raw materials and manufacturing processes.
• Lead or participate in quality improvement projects and root cause analysis with suppliers and internal teams.
• Perform annual CQI assessments and review special process systems to ensure compliance with customer requirements.
• Maintain inspection data, nonconformance reports, and quality documentation.
• Oversee product sorting activities and defective parts return processes.
• Develop inspection protocols for raw materials, including CpK analysis for special characteristics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering-related field with 1+ years for Engineer I, 3+ years for Engineer II; experience in automotive manufacturing preferred.
• Proficiency with ATS, SPC, FMEA, and measurement tools like calipers, micrometers, CMM, Vision Systems.
• Customer service orientation, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience with QC tools (Capability Studies, APQP, PPAP), blueprint reading, and measurement techniques.
• Supervisory experience in technical teams.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Access experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% overnight.

Additional Details

Position includes supervisory responsibilities, physical demands such as sitting and lifting up to 25 pounds, and a typical office environment with occasional manufacturing area exposure requiring PPE and steel toe shoes.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Quality Assurance
• Industry: Human Resources Services

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