Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer Job Type: Contract Contract Length: 6 months Pay Range: $85 – $95/hour Start Date: ASAP Location: Hayward, CA (Onsite) About the Opportunity Our client, a leader in cutting-edge automotive technology, is looking for a skilled Supplier Quality Engineer to join their team for a 6-month engagement. This project involves ensuring world-class performance of the prototype and production supply base and driving continuous improvement across their manufacturing network. This is a high-impact role that requires a self‑motivated professional who can hit the ground running, manage supplier relationships, and deliver critical quality results quickly. Key Responsibilities & Deliverables Supplier Assessment & Selection: Evaluate manufacturability of new designs and conduct process audits to select suppliers with the right manufacturing expertise. APQP Management: Oversee the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process from the initial design stage through PPAP submission and Start of Production (SOP). Supplier Industrialization: Lead the Supplier Industrialization Roadmap (SIR), including capability assessments and the verification/validation of production tooling and fixturing. Continuous Improvement: Drive RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Action) analysis, implement corrective actions, and apply Lean manufacturing tools to drive performance throughout the supply base. Quality Metric Reporting: Analyze and report on incoming part quality metrics, including First Article Inspection (FAI) reports, Cp/Cpk analysis, Pareto, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and Process Capability Studies. Collaboration: Partner with Vehicle Systems Engineering, Strategic Sourcing, and Manufacturing to identify risks in the production ramp and develop effective mitigation plans. Required Skills & Experience 8+ years of experience in Supplier Quality or Manufacturing within the automotive, aviation, or medical device industries. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering (or an equivalent engineering field). Deep expertise in core quality tools: APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, and GD&T. Proven ability to utilize problem‑solving techniques such as Six‑sigma, 8D, Fish Bone Analysis, and Regression Analysis. Experience with manufacturing processes such as injection molding, stamping, or electromechanical assembly. Excellent communication skills to provide clear and concise status updates and facilitate supplier quality improvements. Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 40%. Employment Type: W2 only (No C2C or 1099 contractors) #J-18808-Ljbffr