Vendor Quality & Manufacturing Engineer (Metals)

Job Description

Job Description

Vendor Quality & Manufacturing Engineer (Metals)

The Federal Group USA | Bingham Farms, MI | Full-Time | Global Supplier Interface

Is this you?

• Do you thrive leading suppliers from first article to steady-state production?
• Have you chased PPAPs, audited foundries/machine shops, and coached customers through print clean-up?
• Want the technical challenge without the grind of a single automotive program?

The opportunity

Own metal component programs across an international supplier network. This is a supplier-facing engineering role—your impact is felt in factories and customer design rooms, not on a plant floor. You’ll collaborate with our CEO and COO, drive vendor performance, and make decisions that move fast.

Your impact

• Lead cross-functional execution from samples through production for castings, forgings, cold headed, and machined parts
• Guide customers on manufacturing processes, materials, and finishes to achieve cost, quality, and lead-time targets
• Assess feasibility and readiness; verify prints (tolerances/specs/revisions/materials) and obtain customer approvals when updates are required
• Validate RFQs and quotes technically; resolve supplier questions during quoting
• Manage day-to-day supplier performance; align vendor capability with program needs in partnership with Sourcing
• Conduct international factory visits and audits with the Sourcing team
• Partner with Quality/SQE on nonconformances, 8D/corrective actions, supplier inspection data, and in-process/incoming checks
• Channel factory deviations and technical updates to Sales for customer action
• Run client and vendor kickoffs; communicate schedules, risks, and mitigations
• Provide clear status to stakeholders; escalate risk directly to the COO/CEO

What we’re looking for

• Hands-on metals background—you recognize good parts, common defects, and process pitfalls
• Experience in supplier quality, sourcing/program launch, or manufacturing engineering with strong vendor interaction
• Mastery of PPAP, APQP, 8D, corrective actions, GD&T, and blueprint reading
• Strong project coordination in dynamic environments
• Comfort with customers and international suppliers; willingness to travel globally
• Hindi language ability is a significant plus
• B.S. in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience)

Why join The Federal Group USA?

• Broad scope: Six manufacturing disciplines; no two programs the same
• Direct line to leadership: Work closely with the CEO and COO—no bureaucracy
• International exposure: Engage and audit global factories
• Stable base: Established customers and suppliers
• Home base: Bingham Farms, MI

Skills you should bring

• GD&T
• Aerospace Manufacturing
• Blueprint Reading

Equipment and platforms you may work with

• CNC Automation Solutions
• 3D Modeling
• Hardness Tester
• Screw Machine
• Stamping Press
• Roll Forming Machine
• Extrusion Machine
• Die Cast Machine (Cold Chamber)
• CAD Software
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC)
• Die Cast Machine (Hot Chamber)

The Federal Group USA is an equal opportunity employer.