Supplier Quality Engineer [209410]

Aquent, a trusted partner to industry leaders, is seeking an exceptional Supplier Quality Engineer to join our client’s dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will help ensure world class quality performance across the electrical low voltage supply base, supporting both prototype and production parts that are critical to vehicle performance. Your expertise will drive supplier quality improvement, strengthen cross functional communication, and support the successful implementation of corrective actions and process controls across a fast moving manufacturing environment.

Join a pioneering company at the forefront of developing groundbreaking autonomous technology, revolutionizing transportation and shaping the future of mobility. We are seeking passionate individuals to contribute to our mission of creating safe, reliable, and innovative solutions.

Travel Requirement: This position requires regular travel to Chihuahua, Mexico (up to once a month).

What You’ll Do:

• Serve as a key liaison between Supplier Quality, Incoming Quality Control, Engineering, and suppliers to resolve quality issues and support ongoing supplier performance.
• Review root cause analyses and provide technical support as needed to help drive effective corrective actions.
• Provide onsite support to validate containment actions and confirm implementation of corrective actions at supplier locations.
• Assess new and late product design changes and provide remote support to help verify successful implementation.
• Maintain a clear flow of information by communicating supplier quality issues internally and sharing critical requirements with suppliers.
• Review prototype and production part quality documentation submitted by suppliers and provide feedback.
• Develop prototype Control Plans and PFMEAs, perform audits, and drive closure of identified gaps.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts across the supply base using quality and lean manufacturing tools.
• Support and improve supplier quality processes related to assessments, supplier management, part approval, and corrective actions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 2 to 4 years of experience in Quality, Supplier Quality, or Manufacturing within automotive, aviation, or medical device environments.
• Experience with New Product Introduction and supporting quality systems in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience using structured problem solving methodologies such as Six Sigma, 8D, Pareto analysis, regression analysis, ANOVA, DOE, fishbone analysis, Red X, and Is/Is Not.
• Experience using quality tools such as Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and Process Capability.
• Hands on experience with manufacturing processes related to PCB/PCBA, wiring harnesses, electro mechanical assemblies, and electrical components.
• Working knowledge of GD&T.
• Working knowledge of quality systems such as ISO 9000 and IATF 16949.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 
• Ability and willingness to travel to Chihuahua, Mexico up to monthly.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with vehicle harness manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret wire harness diagrams.
• Knowledge of IPC/WHMA A 620 standards.
• Familiarity with EDI.
• Certification such as ASQ, Six Sigma Green Belt, or Six Sigma Black Belt.

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About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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