Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer - Automotive Tier 1The Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible for driving supply chain quality, ensuring raw materials and components meet stringent OEM specifications. They oversee APQP and PPAP processes, lead root cause analyses for supplier defects, and drive continuous process improvements to prevent manufacturing line stoppages.Core responsibilities for this role include:Quality Planning: Overseeing APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) and approving PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) submissions.Problem Solving: Leading root cause analyses (using methodologies like 8D or 5-Why) and implementing corrective actions for defective supplier parts.Supplier Audits: Conducting on-site process and quality system audits to assess capability and ensure compliance with automotive standards.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Acting as the bridge between Purchasing, Product Engineering, Manufacturing, and the supplier to resolve issues and optimize the manufacturability of designs.Performance Tracking: Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and driving continuous improvement projects at supplier locations.Key Requirements & Qualifications:Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing) or a closely related technical field.Experience: Typically 5+ years of experience in supplier quality or manufacturing environments, ideally with castings, forgings, etc.Core Tools: Deep understanding of IATF 16949, FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), and statistical process control (SPC).Q/AWho will this person report to? Quality ManagerHow large is the current quality and supplier quality team? In our international team we have a team of 5 SQE/SDE local. This role will be working with our domestic suppliers on the quality team. Currently we have 4 QE, 1 QMS, 1 Quality Lab Supervisor, & 1 intern.Are there any primary suppliers that Aerostar would prefer this person have experience with? Castings, forgings, all manufacturingSalary range? Bonus amount? $95 - $105k bonus base on company profitability and individual KPIs + Full BenefitsAll onsite (assumed, but asking b/c it helps if it is at least hybrid)? 100% onsiteRegarding the travel - where will this person travel to? Within USIs there a car allowance since travel? No car allowance expected, as travel is only about 15%