Supplier Quality Engineer / Auditor

Title- Supplier Quality Engineer / Auditor
Duration – 12 Months
Location – Remote 

Note:
1) 1^st week Need to go be in GA and mostly it’s a travel role between GA & AL, occasional visit to other sites like KY, SC.
2) 85% of Suppliers are in Alabama & Georgia.

Key Responsibilities

Automotive Industry experience is mandatory with Total Experience: 8–10 years (Mixed), Minimum 6 years in Automotive

• Conduct supplier quality audits and onsite assessments
• Manage containment actions and address non-conformances
• Work directly onsite with 45–50 suppliers (“go to the ground” approach)
• Act as the onsite quality representative at supplier locations
• Schedule and conduct supplier meetings, presentations, and issue formal letters/communications
• Review and audit FMEA and Control Plans
• Spend full audit days onsite at supplier facilities
• Identify potential findings, track open items, and drive closure
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and ensure effective corrective actions
• Drive problem-solving activities with a proactive mindset
• Participate in weekly review meetings with stakeholders

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong experience in:
  • Supplier Quality Audits
  • Containment & Non-Conformance Management
  • Root Cause Analysis (RCA) & Problem Solving
• Hands-on experience with:
  • FMEA
  • Control Plans
• Quality Standards Knowledge:
  • ISO 9001
  • TS 16949 / IATF 16949
  • External Lead Auditor certification (preferred)
  • TS 9614 exposure preferred
• Ability to work independently onsite and manage multiple suppliers
• Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills

Preferred experience in Safety Systems such as:

• Seat Belts
• Automotive Safety Components