Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)

Eissmann Group Automotive; Pell City (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Pell City, Alabama, is seeking a Quality Manager to ensure production meets customer requirements according to IATF16949 standards. Responsibilities include handling customer complaints, supporting suppliers, and overseeing quality documentation on the production floor. Ideal candidates will have a university degree in Quality or Industrial Engineering, at least 5 years of experience in the automotive industry, and strong leadership skills. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in the automotive industry.
• Experience with automotive supplier audits preferred.
• Min. 5 years in field and leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all customer complaints on production line.
• Customer and Supplier support.
• Responsible for RMA procedure.
• Lead for Customer and Supplier PPAP packages.
• Support Quality Assurance in production and new products.

Skills

Problem solving skills

Time management

Ability to work under pressure

Leadership skills

Strong communication skills

Education

High School diploma/GED

University degree in Quality or Industrial Engineering

Job description

Key Competences

• Ability to manage and solve conflicts / problem solving skills
• Time management and self‑organization
• Ability to work under pressure, endurance, and stress; take criticism, work independently, in a team, and willingness to continue training/education
• Sense of responsibility / be reliable‑liable
• Release RMA’s and PPAP documentation; production input for quality issues

Goal of the Working Position

Product and process must meet customer requirements according to IATF16949 requirements and internal calculation values (in scrap rate).

Most Important Tasks and Responsibilities

• Responsible for all customer complaints pertaining to the relevant production line and/or new future products, including corrective actions.
• Customer and Supplier support.
• Responsible for RMA procedure.
• Responsible for quality documentation on production floor (including each production line).
• Lead for all Customer and Supplier PPAP packages.
• IMDS Representative for the facility.
• Support Quality Assurance in relevant production and/or new future products and processes.
• Able to stop production when necessary.

Requirements

Professional

• High School diploma/GED, University degree in Quality or Industrial Engineering or Engineering Technician or related experience.
• Experience in the automotive industry.
• Experience with automotive supplier audits preferred.
• Min. 5 years in field as well as leadership experience.

Personal

• Systematic, precise and sound working methods.
• Strong communication skills and assertiveness.
• Capacity to take on and accept responsibility.
• Capacity to educate oneself in developments in one's own field.
• Leadership skills, and ability to encourage employees.