Supplier Technical Assistance (STA) Engineer

HTC Global Services; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HTC Global Services seeks a Supplier Technical Assistance Engineer focused on Electrical & Electronics to ensure supplier manufacturing readiness and sustained performance. You will lead technical discussions and collaborate with suppliers to support product launches and issue resolution.

The role requires hands-on experience in electronics manufacturing, PPAP/APQP participation, and strong problem-solving skills, with significant travel to supplier sites (up to 70%).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years in manufacturing, quality, or supplier management.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing processes and process control.
• Automotive industry experience.
• Experience with PPAP, APQP and quality systems.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Support supplier manufacturing readiness and sustained performance.
• Implement commodity-specific business plans.
• Ensure supplier quality, delivery, capacity and warranty standards.
• Serve as primary technical interface between the organization and suppliers.
• Support product launches and supplier manufacturing implementation.
• Drive issue resolution and prevent disruption to vehicle production.
• Apply quality management and problem-solving practices to supplier issues.
• Support PPAP and APQP processes.
• Evaluate and support electronics manufacturing processes and process control.
• Support both front-end and back-end electronics manufacturing processes.
• Lead technical discussions on electrical and electronics manufacturing issues.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Travel frequently to supplier sites, up to 70%.

Skills

Electronics manufacturing

PPAP/APQP

Root cause analysis

Quality management

Automotive industry

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

Supplier Technical Assistance (STA) Engineer - Electrical & Electronics

Overview / Summary

As a Supplier Technical Assistance (STA) Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring supplier manufacturing readiness and sustained performance. This position is focused on the electrical and electronics side of supplier manufacturing and serves as a technical interface between the organization and its suppliers.

The role is responsible for supporting supplier manufacturing processes, quality, product launches, issue resolution, and manufacturing readiness. The successful candidate should have hands-on experience in electrical and electronics manufacturing and be able to lead technical discussions with minimal training and supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Support supplier manufacturing readiness and sustained performance.
• Implement commodity-specific business plans.
• Ensure supplier compliance with quality, delivery, capacity, and warranty standards.
• Serve as a primary technical interface between the organization and suppliers.
• Support product launches and supplier manufacturing implementation.
• Drive issue resolution and support efforts to prevent disruption to vehicle production.
• Apply quality management and problem-solving practices to supplier-related issues.
• Support PPAP and APQP processes.
• Evaluate and support electronics manufacturing processes and process control.
• Support both front-end and back-end electronics manufacturing processes.
• Apply root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methods.
• Lead technical discussions related to electrical and electronics manufacturing issues.
• Collaborate effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Travel frequently to supplier sites, potentially up to 70%.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, quality, or supplier management.
• Experience in process planning, implementation, and launch within electronics manufacturing systems.
• Hands-on operational experience with electronics manufacturing processes and process control, including front-end and back-end processes.
• Automotive industry experience.
• 5+ years of experience in one or more manufacturing processes, including:
• Casting
• Machining
• Forging
• Stamping
• Welding
• Plastic/Rubber Molding
• Brazing
• Sintering
• Automated/Manual Assembly Processes
• Controls Automation Programming
• Paint
• Chroming
• SMC
• Proven experience with PPAP, APQP, and quality systems.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Quality management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of automotive quality systems and standards.
• Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing certification.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Ability to travel frequently to supplier sites, potentially up to 70%.

What Makes HTC A Great Place To Build Your Future

HTC Global Services wants you to join our team. Come build new things with us and advance your career. At HTC Global, you'll collaborate with experts, work alongside clients, and be part of high-performing teams driving success together. You'll have long-term opportunities to grow your career and develop skills in the latest emerging technologies.

At HTC Global Services, our employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits can include Group Health (Medical, Dental, and Vision), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k) matching, Group Life and Disability insurance, Professional Development opportunities, Wellness programs, and a variety of other perks.

Our success as a company is built on inclusion and diversity. HTC Global Services is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, where every employee is treated with dignity and respect. We celebrate differences and believe that diverse cultures, perspectives, and skills drive innovation and success. HTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud National Minority Supplier. We seek to empower each individual, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, included, and respected.