Supplier Quality Engineer

• Oversees and document supplier issues (SMRR,SCB) in Power QMS in a timely manner.


• Oversees incoming inspection, incoming verification list and containment activities for problem suppliers.


• Oversees supplier non-conforming area and perform transactions in timely manner.  Work closely with materials team so they are informed of rejections to prevent impact to production.


• Lead SQ interface within Customer Groups and plant quality.


• Initiate and coordinate 3rd party containment activities.


• Continually work with suppliers to improve performance by applying problem solving techniques and statistical methods.


• Assure corrective and preventative action plans are developed, executed, and validated at assigned suppliers.


• Interact routinely with production personnel, Plant Quality Engineers, Purchasing, Engineering, AQE, Business Unit, Operations and Suppliers to improve quality of supplied components.


• Understand the PPAP process and know how to review a PPAP.


• Initiate and lead appropriate MQR processes for problem solving.


• Execute visits to supplier sites to assess, review and verify supplier processed to YFAI requirements.  Escalate to Supplier Development for support if onsite supplier visits are needed.


• Develop, organize, and maintain systems used to verify product conformance to accepted quality standards.


• Communicate plant performance with YFAI team members.


• Monthly compiling and report out of Top Worst Suppliers and present on Supplier Development call.


• Other duties as assigned by Lead Quality Engineer and Quality Manager.

Additional Responsibilities

• Attend Program Reviews and Launch Readiness Reviews.


• Ensure that the Customer, YFAQ and supplier quality issues are resolved using the appropriate problem-solving methodology.


• Be proactive in ensuring suppliers achieve agreed customer and YFAI timing milestones.


• Ensure that Suppliers achieve targeted launch objectives.


• Ensure effective communication between YFAI and suppliers.


• Apply different OEM specific requirements related to audit (i.e., VDA 6.3, 2-day production) and PPAP procedures (e.g., PPAP, VDA 2).

Required Education Level

Bachelor's Level Degree

Area of Study:  Quality Management and Systems or similar.

*Equivalent work experience may also be considered for this position

Required Experience

Minimum 3 Years of Experience with Quality Systems.

Minimum 3-5 Years of Experience within the automotive industry.

Proficient PC-skills, including Word, Excel, MS Project, etc.

Preferred Experience

•    Ability to train others in the SQE requirements.

•    Expert in SQE field.

•    Bilingual in Spanish

Physical Ability Requirements

Stationary Position (Sitting or Standing):                            Frequently

Movement (Walking):                                                          Frequently

Carry Weight (Lifting up to 25 lbs):                                      Occasionally

Communication (Seeing/Talking/Hearing):                          Frequently

Use Hands/Fingers (Operate computer, printer, phone):    Frequently