Supplier Quality Engineer - Casting & Machining

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.