Supplier Quality Engineer

Blue Chip Talent , in partnership with an automotive manufacturing organization, is seeking a skilled Supplier Quality Engineer . This role is responsible for leading supplier industrialization activities, ensuring APQP and PPAP compliance, and validating supplier manufacturing readiness to support new product launches and ongoing production. Work Authorization : All candidates must be able to work on our W2 without sponsorship now or in the future. No C2C or third-party vendors. Job Duties Lead supplier industrialization activities to support new product launches and manufacturing readiness Evaluate supplier capabilities for new facility launches, production expansions, and manufacturing scalability Drive APQP execution and ensure timely completion of PPAP submissions and approvals Conduct supplier process audits, PFMEA reviews, control plan assessments, and equipment capability evaluations Perform View email address on click.appcast.io assessments to validate production capacity and process stability Monitor supplier quality metrics including PPAP timing, process capability, first-pass yield, PPM, and corrective action effectiveness Facilitate root cause analysis, CAPA implementation, and structured problem-solving for supplier quality issues Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to ensure successful product launches and ongoing supplier performance Skills & Experience Required Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related technical field 1–3+ years of Supplier Quality Engineering experience within automotive manufacturing Experience supporting supplier industrialization and manufacturing readiness activities Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and CAPA methodologies Experience performing supplier process audits and manufacturing assessments Understanding of GD&T, datum structures, dimensional validation, and process capability analysis (Cpk/Ppk) Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, root cause analysis, traceability requirements, and quality metrics including PPM and first-pass yield Knowledge of IATF 16949:2016 quality standards Ability to travel up to 50%, including international travel Experience supporting extrusion and fabricated component suppliers Knowledge of automotive component manufacturing and validation requirements Familiarity with appearance approval processes and product performance testing Experience conducting View email address on click.appcast.io evaluations and equipment capability studies Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 quality management systems Experience with VDA 6.3 process audits Experience supporting Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) initiatives We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). #J-18808-Ljbffr