The Supplier Quality Development Engineer works with suppliers to ensure high-quality components and drives continuous improvement. Experience in plastic injection molded components and cosmetic parts is preferred.
Requirements
- Partner with suppliers to improve manufacturing processes and product quality
- Lead supplier APQP activities for new product launches and engineering changes
- Support PPAP submissions and validate supplier readiness
- Conduct supplier audits and assessments to identify risks and improvement opportunities
- Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, and Operations to resolve supplier quality issues
- Analyze supplier quality data and performance metrics to drive corrective actions
- Support supplier development initiatives including process optimization and scrap reduction
- Provide on-site supplier support as needed
- Ensure compliance with automotive quality standards and customer-specific requirements
