Vendor Quality & Manufacturing Engineer (Metals)

The Federal Group USA; Franklin (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Group USA in Bingham Farms, MI seeks an engineering leader to own metal component programs across an international supplier network. You will collaborate with the CEO/COO to drive vendor performance, verify prints, and guide customers through processes to hit cost, quality, and lead-time targets.

You will travel internationally to audit factories, manage day-to-day supplier performance, and coordinate with Sourcing and Quality teams to resolve nonconformances and drive corrective

Qualifications

• Hands-on metals background; recognize good parts, defects, and process pitfalls.
• Experience in supplier quality, sourcing/program launch, or manufacturing engineering with strong vendor interaction.
• Mastery of PPAP, APQP, 8D, corrective actions, and blueprint reading.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional execution from samples through production for castings, forgings, cold headed, and machined parts.
• Guide customers on manufacturing processes, materials, and finishes to achieve cost, quality, and lead-time targets.
• Assess feasibility and readiness; verify prints and obtain customer approvals when updates are required.
• Validate RFQs and quotes technically; resolve supplier questions during quoting.
• Manage day-to-day supplier performance; align vendor capability with program needs in partnership with Sourcing.
• Conduct international factory visits and audits with the Sourcing team.
• Partner with Quality/SQE on nonconformances, 8D/corrective actions, supplier inspection data, and in-process/incoming checks.
• Channel factory deviations and technical updates to Sales for customer action.
• Run client and vendor kickoffs; communicate schedules, risks, and mitigations.
• Provide clear status to stakeholders; escape risk directly to the COO/CEO

Skills

GD&T

Aerospace Manufacturing

Blueprint Reading

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

The Federal Group USA | Bingham Farms, MI | Full-Time | Global Supplier Interface

Is this you?

• Do you thrive leading suppliers from first article to steady-state production?
• Have you chased PPAPs, audited foundries/machine shops, and coached customers through print clean-up?
• Want the technical challenge without the grind of a single automotive program?

The opportunity

Own metal component programs across an international supplier network. This is a supplier-facing engineering role—your impact is felt in factories and customer design rooms, not on a plant floor. You’ll collaborate with our CEO and COO, drive vendor performance, and make decisions that move fast.

Your impact

• Lead cross-functional execution from samples through production for castings, forgings, cold headed, and machined parts
• Guide customers on manufacturing processes, materials, and finishes to achieve cost, quality, and lead-time targets
• Assess feasibility and readiness; verify prints (tolerances/specs/revisions/materials) and obtain customer approvals when updates are required
• Validate RFQs and quotes technically; resolve supplier questions during quoting
• Manage day-to-day supplier performance; align vendor capability with program needs in partnership with Sourcing
• Conduct international factory visits and audits with the Sourcing team
• Partner with Quality/SQE on nonconformances, 8D/corrective actions, supplier inspection data, and in-process/incoming checks
• Channel factory deviations and technical updates to Sales for customer action
• Run client and vendor kickoffs; communicate schedules, risks, and mitigations
• Provide clear status to stakeholders; escape risk directly to the COO/CEO

What we’re looking for

• Hands‑on metals background—you recognize good parts, common defects, and process pitfalls
• Experience in supplier quality, sourcing/program launch, or manufacturing engineering with strong vendor interaction
• Mastery of PPAP, APQP, 8D, corrective actions, GD&T, and blueprint reading
• Strong project coordination in dynamic environments
• Comfort with customers and international suppliers; willingness to travel globally
• Hindi language ability is a significant plus
• B.S. in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience)

Why join The Federal Group USA?

• Broad scope: Six manufacturing disciplines; no two programs the same
• Direct line to leadership: Work closely with the CEO and COO—no bureaucracy
• International exposure: Engage and audit global factories
• Stable base: Established customers and suppliers
• Home base: Bingham Farms, MI

Skills you should bring

• GD&T
• Aerospace Manufacturing
• Blueprint Reading

Equipment and platforms you may work with

• CNC Automation Solutions
• 3D Modeling
• Hardness Tester
• Screw Machine
• Stamping Press
• Roll Forming Machine
• Extrusion Machine
• Die Cast Machine (Cold Chamber)
• CAD Software
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC)
• Die Cast Machine (Hot Chamber)

The Federal Group USA is an equal opportunity employer.