Supplier Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Supplier Manufacturing Quality Engineer - Driving Excellence from Launch to Production

Build What Moves the World

Join a globally recognized automotive manufacturer known for innovation, precision, and world-class engineering. This Supplier Manufacturing Quality Engineer role is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced manufacturing or quality engineer who thrives at the intersection of supplier development, product launches, and continuous improvement. You will serve as the technical bridge between engineering, manufacturing, and supplier partners-ensuring vehicles reach production with zero disruptions and uncompromising quality.

Pay

Projected Hourly Rate: $46.06 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical interface between manufacturing suppliers and internal engineering teams
• Implement commodity-specific manufacturing and quality strategies to ensure launch readiness and long-term performance
• Lead cross-functional problem-solving efforts to resolve supplier quality, delivery, or capacity issues
• Provide on-site leadership during supplier emergencies, troubleshooting, containment, and corrective actions
• Ensure zero production losses or vehicle disruptions related to supplier performance
• Enforce compliance with quality systems, manufacturing standards, and supplier requirements
• Conduct early manufacturing feasibility assessments to support smooth program launches
• Lead and support the Advanced Product Quality Planning and Production Part Approval Process execution
• Analyze supplier performance using data-driven metrics to drive continuous improvement
• Support supplier development initiatives to strengthen long-term manufacturing capability

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This role offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; pet insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plans; health savings accounts (HSA); commuter and parking accounts; employee assistance programs; accidental death & dismemberment insurance; and access to employee discount programs. This is an opportunity to work on high-visibility vehicle programs while influencing supplier quality at a global scale.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline
• 8+ years of experience in advanced manufacturing, quality engineering, process planning, or product launches
• Extensive experience with interior manufacturing systems such as seating, instrument panels, consoles, headliners, door panels, restraints, or seat structures
• Hands-on knowledge of manufacturing processes including stamping, welding, molding, plastic and rubber processing, assembly automation, paint, or finishing operations
• Proven experience with quality methodologies including Advanced Product Quality Planning and Production Part Approval Process
• Strong root cause analysis, problem-solving, and corrective action skills
• Ability to travel up to 70% to supplier locations

Preferred Experience

• Automotive industry background
• Familiarity with automotive quality standards and supplier certification systems
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification
• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and supplier leadership

Ready to Lead Quality at the Source?

If you're a seasoned manufacturing or quality engineer ready to influence supplier performance, product launches, and vehicle quality on a global scale, this role offers the challenge and visibility you're looking for. Click Apply Now to take the next step in your engineering career.

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