Job Summary
Seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in casting and machining processes, particularly aluminum castings. The role will lead supplier quality activities, support APQP/PPAP and new product development, and resolve production and launch quality issues. The engineer will collaborate closely with suppliers, manufacturing, and engineering teams and provide practical shop-floor solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead supplier quality activities for casting and machined components.
- Drive APQP, PPAP, and engineering change management at supplier locations.
- Resolve supplier quality issues and improve process capability.
- Support NPD, product launches, and ramp-up quality activities.
- Conduct supplier audits, assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Drive CAPA and sustainable quality improvements.
- Serve as a technical interface between suppliers, manufacturing, and engineering teams.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- 7 10 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, supplier quality, operations, or quality engineering.
- Strong hands-on experience with aluminum casting, including HPDC and LPDC.
- Experience with machining of engineered components.
- Proven supplier quality management and structured problem-solving experience.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality management systems.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Work Requirements
- Frequent travel to supplier locations is required.
- Willingness to travel within and outside the USA.
- Ability to work directly with suppliers and provide practical shop-floor-level solutions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified candidates without regard to legally protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, or local law.