Supplier Quality Engineer

The Supplier Quality Engineer supports supplier quality initiatives that enable the business to achieve its operational and strategic quality objectives. This role partners with suppliers and cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing processes, ensure compliance with quality standards, drive product and process validation, and resolve supplier quality issues. The position also supports supplier performance improvement through Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), supplier audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support supplier quality initiatives to improve supplier performance, product quality, and customer satisfaction.

• Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders including Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Sourcing, and Quality teams.

• Manage and review Global PPAP (Levels 1–4), including VPI PPAP submissions, ensuring compliance with customer and organizational requirements.

• Audit PPAP documentation against established guidelines and provide disposition decisions (Approval, Interim Approval, or Rejection).

• Coordinate with suppliers and Supplier Quality Engineers (SQEs) to ensure complete and accurate PPAP documentation is uploaded into CQMS/EQMS.

• Collaborate with suppliers, sourcing managers, and change managers to resolve rejected or interim PPAP submissions and ensure timely closure.

• Monitor interim PPAP approvals and drive timely completion before expiration.

• Maintain PPAP turnaround time (TAT) targets and ensure timely disposition of submissions.

• Participate in supplier manufacturing process evaluations using APQP methodologies and AIAG core quality tools.